On January 19, history records 51 notable events, 208 famous births and 107 deaths, spanning the years 379 to 1788.
Events on this day include: Emperor Gratian elevates Flavius Theodosius at Sirmium to Augustus, and gives him authority over all the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire. (379); Clovis II, king of Neustria and Burgundy, is crowned. (639).
Notable people born on January 19 include Pulcheria (398), Michael III (840), Dōgen (1200).
Notable figures who died on this day include John of Cappadocia (520), Dagobert I (639), García I of León (914).
Events on 19 January 51
See all →Emperor Gratian elevates Flavius Theodosius at Sirmium to Augustus, and gives him authority over all the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire.
Conquest of Kucha: The forces of Kucha surrender after a forty-day siege led by Tang dynasty general Ashina She'er, establishing Tang control over the northern Tarim Basin in Xinjiang.
Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England, completing his reconquest of Normandy.
Sten Sture the Younger, the Regent of Sweden, is mortally wounded at the Battle of Bogesund.
San Agustin Church in Manila is officially completed; it is the oldest church still standing in the Philippines.
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Birthdays on 19 January 208
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Deaths on 19 January 107
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