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September 19: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

Did you know that on this day, September 19, 2017, Donald Trump threatened to "totally destroy North Korea"?

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September 19th is also known as Read An Ebook Day and Talk Like A Pirate Day.

Welcome to day 262 of the year folks, there are 103 days remaining in 2025.

Today has been an important one over the years, and we’re here to tell you some interesting facts about this day, as well as historical events that all happened on this day.

Did you know that on this day, September 19, 2017, Donald Trump threatened to “totally destroy North Korea”? The President’s United Nations speech was greeted by a mixture of silence and disapproval.

Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about September 19th in history!

Historical Events

What memorable events happened on September 19 in history? Keep reading to find out!

Joe Biden said that the COVID-19 pandemic was over in the country.

In an interview on 60 minutes, the president declared that the COVID-19 pandemic was over. However, the statement was criticized as COVID deaths were still at a 400-a-day average nationwide.

The American Bird Conservancy released a study indicating that the bird population in North America had reduced by around 3 billion.

OTD in 2019: The American Bird Conservancy released a study indicating that the bird population in North America had reduced by around 3 billion.

President Donald Trump threatened to “totally destroy North Korea.”

Although Trump made hostile comments about several countries, North Korea was the first in his speech at the UN general assembly.

The biographical crime film “Goodfellas” was released in the United States.

Following the success of its release in Venice on September 9, it was released in the US and grossed $6.3 million in its opening weekend.

Bon Jovi’s album “New Jersey” was released.

Israel launched its first satellite, Ofek-1, from the Palmachim Air Base.

Ofek-1, or Horizon-1 in English, was Launched atop a Shavit rocket. The entire project, and all following Ofek satellites, were kept entirely top secret. Footage of the launch was kept from the public until 30 years later, in 2018.

The Mexico City earthquake claimed the lives of up to 45,000 people.

OTD in 1985: The Mexico City earthquake claimed the lives of up to 45

The 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck at 07:17:50 (CST) and had several dangerous aftershocks, one later in September and the other seven months later.

Athlete Beth Bonner became the first woman to win the New York City Marathon with a time of 2:55:22.

It is also believed that Bonner became the first woman to run a marathon in under 3 hours.

The first television show about Superman, “Adventures of Superman,” aired in the US.

It was so popular that there ended up being six seasons with a total of 104 episodes.

The Battle of Hürtgen Forest began during World War II.

OTD in 1944: The Battle of Hürtgen Forest began during World War II.

The battle went on to become the longest individual battle that the US Army has ever fought.

Women’s right to vote in New Zealand was given Royal Assent.

New Zealand became the first country in the world to provide women with this right.

Ephraim Morris patented the car brake for railroads.

President George Washington provided a letter of address to say he would not run for president again after 20 years of service.

OTD in 1796: President George Washington provided a letter of address to say he would not run for president again after 20 years of service.

Bacon’s Rebellion set Jamestown, Virginia, on fire after a year of conflict to change Virginia’s Native American-Frontier policy.

Bacon's Rebellion was an armed rebellion of Virginia settlers, named after its founder Nathaniel Bacon against Colonial Governor William Berkeley. Berkeley was known for creating friendly policies toward the Native Americans, which the settlers of Virginia were not happy about.

Famous Births

Is today your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with Jimmy Fallon. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.

1974

Jimmy Fallon

American Comedian

Age

51 years old

Born IN

New York, USA

1996

Pia Mia

American Singer

Age

29 years old

Born IN

Guam, USA

1984

Kevin Zegers

Canadian Actor

Age

41 years old

Born IN

Ontario, Canada

1949

Twiggy

English Model

Age

76 years old

Born IN

England, UK

Birthday & Zodiac

Everyone who was born on this day shares the same zodiac sign, Virgo.

Virgo is the sixth sign in the zodiac and is an earth sign that is co-ruled by the planet Mercury. Mercury also rules Gemini, but usually, the two signs aren’t a good match for relationships.

For all of you born in September, your allocated birthstone is the Sapphire. Not only is this rich blue gem the September birthstone, but Sapphire is also the traditional gift for a 45th wedding anniversary.

If your birthday falls on September 19th, you would’ve likely been conceived around December 27th in the previous year.

Babies conceived on September 19, 2025, will likely be born around June 12, 2026.

Quotes

Memorable quotes are being said or written every day. Here we have the most notable quotes ever said on September 19th.

1938

“Nothing is as obnoxious as other people’s luck.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald

(American Novelist)

Special Holidays

If you've got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.

United States

Read An Ebook Day

If you told someone a hundred years ago that you could carry around thousands upon thousands of books with you anywhere you go, they would have called you mad. So whether you read your ebooks on a tablet, e-reader, or on your phone, read an ebook today!

World

International Talk Like A Pirate Day

Ahoy there maties, 'tis time t' have some fun. Today be International Talk Like A Pirate Day, and that means just one thin' - we're goin' t' be speakin' like pirates all day! If yer workplace allows it, why not see how long ye can talk like a pirate fer today?

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