April 19th is known as Amaretto Day and Hanging Out Day.
Today marks day 109 of the year, and we have 256 days left in 2025.
Today has been an eventful one in history, and you’re going to find out why right here! We’re going to look at facts and historical events that happened on this day.
Did you know that on this day, April 19, 1882, Charles Darwin died at 73-years-old? He was famous for teaching the world the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about April 19th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on April 19 in history? Keep reading to find out!
NetherRealm’s Mortal Kombat, the first game in the franchise reboot, was released for PS3 and Xbox 360.
Mortal Kombat wasn't just a breath of fresh air for the series; it completely raised the bar! Until 2009, the franchise was held by Midway Games Chicago, the studio that came up with Mortal Kombat. Then, Midway Games went bankrupt, and Warner Bros. bought them out.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share this special day with James Franco! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
2002
Loren Gray
American Singer
Age
23 years old
Born IN
Pennsylvania, USA
1978
James Franco
American Actor
Age
47 years old
Born IN
California, USA
1979
Kate Hudson
American Actress
Age
46 years old
Born IN
California, USA
1981
Hayden Christensen
Canadian Actor
Age
44 years old
Born IN
British Columbia, Canada
Birthday & Zodiac
If you were born on this day, your zodiac sign is Aries.
Aries is the first sign in the zodiac and is represented by the ram. Much like the ram, Arians often dive headfirst into whatever they feel passionate about.
If your birthday is in April, your birthstone is the Diamond. Wearing diamonds is believed to help open the mind to new possibilities and inspire imagination.
April’s primary birth flower, the daisy, symbolizes innocence and loyal love, traits often linked with this charming flower. The secondary birth flower, the sweet pea, represents gentle pleasure and fond farewells.
People born on this day were likely conceived on July 27 in the previous year.
A baby that is conceived on April 19th, 2025, will likely be due next year around January 10th.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, April 19th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1809 — 1882
Charles Darwin
English Naturalist Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809. He died on this day in 1882, at age 73 in England, UK.
1788 — 1824
Lord Byron
English Poet Lord Byron was born on January 22, 1788. He died on this day in 1824, at age 36 in Missolonghi, Greece.
Quotes
What is your favorite quote from April 19? Here are the most noteworthy quotes said on this day throughout history.
1885
“And, after all, what is a fashion? From the artistic point of view, it is usually a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.”
Oscar Wilde
(Irish Poet)
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
United States
National Amaretto Day
Amaretto, which translates from Italian to mean “a little bitter”, has been made in Italy for over 500 years. Celebrate Amaretto Day by learning more about this luxurious liquor, making yourself a cocktail or two, or baking it into a pastry!
United States
National Hanging Out Day
While you can still hang out with your friends today if you want to, Hanging Out Day has an entirely different meaning! Instead, do your part for the environment today by hanging your clothes on the line instead of using the dryer.
Fact Of The Day
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