February 19th is the day we officially celebrate International Tug-of-War Day as well as Lash Day.
Today is the 50th day of the year, and there are 315 days left in 2025.
This day seemed to be the day of scandals if history has anything to do with it. Find out all about those and many other facts and events that happened February 19th.
Did you know that on this day, February 19, 2007, the website Tumblr was launched by its founder David Karp? The service allowed users to post multimedia and other content to a short-term blog.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about February 19th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on February 19 in history? Keep reading to find out!
The USSR launched the Mir core module, the first module of the new space station.
The core module contained all necessary equipment to accommodate astronauts, including life support, living spaces, communications systems, and a command and control center. During its lifetime, another five research modules were added, with the station hosting 125 astronauts and cosmonauts from 12 countries.
Alcohol was prohibited in Kansas.
Kansas was the first US state to prohibit the production, transportation, and sale of alcohol. The ban lasted for 67 years. The Prohibition resulted from the Temperance Movement, a social movement that promoted the idea that the consumption of alcohol was inherently bad for society as a whole.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Millie Bobby Brown? See what other famous people were born on this day.
Age
21 years old
Born IN
Andalusia, Spain
1993
Victoria Justice
American Actress
Age
32 years old
Born IN
Florida, USA
1973
Eric Lange
American Actor
Age
52 years old
Born IN
Ohio, USA
1955
Jeff Daniels
American Actor
Age
70 years old
Born IN
Georgia, USA
1998
Chappell Roan
American Singer-Songwriter
Age
27 years old
Born IN
Missouri, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the star sign of Pisces.
Pisces is represented by the fish and is the twelfth and final sign in the zodiac. Anyone who was born between February 19 and March 20 falls into this astrological sign.
People born during February have the Amethyst birthstone. The Amethyst has a beautiful violet hue which ranges from a deep violet color to a lighter lilac shade.
The violet, February’s primary birth flower, signifies the loyal and humble nature of people born this month. Primroses, the secondary birth flower, represent youth and the promise of new beginnings.
If you were born on February 19th, your estimated date of conception would be May 29th in the previous year.
A baby conceived on this day will likely be born around November 12th, 2025.
Quotes
Below are the most famous quotes people have said or written on this day throughout history.
1960
“When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
(American First Lady)
1956
“Kiss me, and you will see how important I am.”
Sylvia Plath
(American Poet)
1857
“A man cannot be said to succeed in this life who does not satisfy one friend.”
Henry David Thoreau
(American Naturalist)
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here's a few special days that might just give you some ideas.
United States
National Lash Day
Everyone normally focuses on your eyes, but why don’t your lashes get any attention? Lash day is all about feeling good about your lashes, whether real or fake, they’re fabulous and you know it!
United States
International Tug-of-War Day
Tug-of-War has been around since forever. A good ole' Tug-of-War used to settle disputes, and it symbolizes the sun and moon's battle between night and day. Today is International Tug-of-War Day so be sure to set up a little match or get involved in someone else's.
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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Earth Day
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Christmas Day
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