SEPTEMBER 19 | Birthdays and Events
Famous Birthdays
People born on September 19
Charles Carroll
Died: November 14, 1832 (age 95 years)
The last person to sign the Declaration of Independence. Carroll was known as the "First Citizen" of the American colonies and served as the first U.S. Senator for Maryland.
William Sellers
Died: January 24, 1905 (age 80 years)
Inventor of the standard screw thread, which we still use today.
John Thomas
Died: September 17, 1991 (age 83 years)
Invented the process for making glass fiber insulation for commercial production.
Jay Ward
Died: October 12, 1989 (age 69 years)
Cartoonist and illustrator who created The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends.
Benjamin T. Hacker
Died: December 28, 2003 (age 68 years)
The first Naval Flight Officer to achieve Flag rank, which is a commissioned officer in a nation's armed forces senior enough to be entitled to fly a flag to mark their position.
Cass Elliot
Died: July 29, 1974 (age 32 years)
Mamas and the Papas singer also known as "Mama Cass."
Barry Scheck
Co-founder of the Innocence Project, which is dedicated to the utilization of DNA evidence in crimes for which people are wrongfully convicted.
Trisha Yearwood
Country music singer and host for Trisha's Southern Kitchen.
Jimmy Fallon
Comedian and late night talk show host of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Historical Events on September 19
Events that occurred on September 19 throughout history
The first federal budget is passed by the Continental Congress.
The first federal budget is passed by the Continental Congress. The appropriation passed for $639,000 to help manage and fund early expenses of the American Revolutionary War.
George Washington's Farewell Address is printed across as an open letter to the public.
George Washington's Farewell Address is printed across as an open letter to the public. The Farewell Address came after President Washington decided to retire after serving two terms in office.
The first commercial laundry is established in California.
The first commercial laundry is established in California. The laundry service was the result of minors not having time to wash their own clothes during the height of the Gold Rush.
Melville Bissell patents improvements to the first carpet sweeper.
Melville Bissell patents improvements to the first carpet sweeper. Bissell's sweeper contained a central brush, rubber wheels, and other improvements to make carpet sweeping more efficient.
Jackie Robinson is named Rookie of the Year.
Jackie Robinson is named the 1947 MLB player Rookie of the Year for a successful first year season with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The first underground nuclear explosion occurs in Nevada.
The first underground nuclear explosion happens 64 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada. The detonation did not produce any radioactive fallout.
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the UK is held.
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the UK is held at Westminster Abbey, London. Queen Elizabeth reigned for 70 years and 214 days, which is the longest reign of any British monarch.
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