Historical Events
- USS Cod saves 51 sailors from Dutch sub in only sub-to-sub rescue
Famous Birthdays
- Edwin Schlossberg, American designer, author and husband of Carolyn Kennedy, born in New York City
- George Dzundza, American actor (The Deer Hunter, Law & Order), born in Rosenheim, Germany
Famous Deaths
- George Barbier, American actor (Tarzan's Revenge, Wife vs Secretary), dies at 80
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About July 19, 1945
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
