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1980 XXII Summer Olympic Games open in Moscow, Russia; led by United States, 66 nations boycott event because of Soviet-Afghan war; 1981 South African Springbok rugby team arrives in New Zealand beginning 56 days of 'near civil war' in the country between anti-apartheid protesters and tour supporters
Red River Rebellion. 1869 Louis Riel speaks at a meeting of Metis residents about rights, setting in motion the events now referred to as the Red River Rebellion. Politician and Revolutionary Louis Riel. 1870 France declares war on Prussia; Franco-Prussian war begins.
This Day in History: July 19. What Happened On Your Bday? Featured Event. 1848. U.S. women's suffrage movement begun. On this day in 1848, the women's suffrage movement in the United States was launched with the opening of the Seneca Falls Convention, which sought to gain certain rights and privileges for women, notably the right to vote.
Discover what happened on July 19 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
July 19 is the 200th day of the year (201st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 165 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. AD 64 – The Great Fire of Rome causes widespread devastation and rages on for six days, destroying half of the city. [1]
Jul 19, 2012 · What happened on this day in history, July 19. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on July 19.
Martyrs' Day, Myanmar. The Sandinista Revolution Day, Nicaragua. Today in history – which major historical events happened on July 19? Who was born on this date, who died?
