Historical Events
- Cuba recognises Israel.
Famous Birthdays
- Dennis Taylor, British professional snooker player and snooker commentator (1985 World Championship), born in Coalisland, United Kingdom
- Robert Palmer, English singer-songwriter (Power Station), born in Batley, England (d. 2003)
About January 19, 1949
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
