Famous people born on December 19 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is December 19, you share it with Edith Piaf, Cicely Tyson, Jake Gyllenhaal — and you were born under Sagittarius, the sign of the adventurous, optimistic, and always planning the next trip.
Birthday basics for December 19
Sagittarius ♐
Zodiac sign
Turquoise
Birthstone
Narcissus
Birth flower
353rd
Day of the year
December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years), with 12 days still to come.
Famous people born on December 19
Edith Piaf — French singer beloved worldwide for 'La Vie en rose' (born 1915).
Cicely Tyson — American actress honored with an Oscar, three Emmys, and a Tony (born 1924).
Jake Gyllenhaal — American actor of October Sky and Spider-Man fame (born 1980).
Also sharing the day:
Carter G. Woodson (b. 1875) — historian known as the "Father of Black History" and creator of what became Black History Month.
Jennifer Beals (b. 1963) — actress who shot to fame in Flashdance.
Alyssa Milano (b. 1972) — actress known for Who's the Boss? and Charmed.
December 19 in history
1776 — Thomas Paine published 'The American Crisis,' beginning with 'These are the times that try men's souls.'
1843 — Charles Dickens' classic story A Christmas Carol was first published in London.
1972 — Apollo 17 splashed down safely, concluding the final crewed mission to the Moon.
1732 — Benjamin Franklin began publishing Poor Richard's Almanack in Philadelphia.
1984 — Britain and China signed the Joint Declaration setting Hong Kong's 1997 return to China.
1997 — James Cameron's Titanic sailed into theaters and went on to win 11 Academy Awards.
December 19 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is December 19?
Anyone born on December 19 is a Sagittarius — adventurous, optimistic, and always planning the next trip.
What is the birthstone for December 19?
The birthstone for a December 19 birthday is Turquoise, and the birth flower is the Narcissus.
Who is the most famous person born on December 19?
Edith Piaf is among the best known — French singer beloved worldwide for 'La Vie en rose' (born 1915).
What happened on December 19?
In 1776, Thomas Paine published 'The American Crisis,' beginning with 'These are the times that try men's souls.'
What day of the year is December 19?
December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years), with 12 days still to come.
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