Who was born on January 19

160 people with a Wikipedia article were born on January 19, including John Richardson (actor), Johnny O'Keefe, Fred J. Lincoln. The list spans every era and every field — art, science, politics, sport, entertainment — ordered by year of birth, from the earliest to the most recent. The six featured people are those most has been written about: the ordering uses the length of their Wikipedia article as an indicator of prominence. For each one you find their occupation, year of birth and a link to the full biography.

55 documented historical events happened on January 19, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Hundred Years' War: The siege of Rouen ended with English troops capturing the city from Norman French forces. On the same day, in another year: War of the League of Cambrai: Troops led by Pope Julius II captured Mirandola (depicted) after a brief siege. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.