What Happened on July 19, 1914

Historical Events

  • Boston Braves begin drive from last to the NL pennant with a 3-2 win against the 2nd placed Cincinnati Reds

Famous Birthdays

  • Josef Páleníček, Czech composer, born in Travnik, Bosnia, Yugoslavia (d. 1991)
  • Marius Russo, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1941; World Series 1941, 43; New York Yankees), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2005)

Famous Deaths

  • Alexander Conze, German archaeologist, dies at 82
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights

About July 19, 1914

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer