Who Was Born Today – February 19 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on February 19 | ||
1473 | Nicholas Copernicus, Polish astronomer who introduced the idea that the earth revolved around the sun. | |
1683 | Philip V, King of Spain. | |
1817 | William III, King of the Netherlands. | |
1859 | Svante Arrhenius, Swedish chemist, founder of physical chemistry. | |
1902 | Kay Boyle, short story writer (“The White Horses of Vienna”). | |
1911 | Merle Oberon, film actress. | |
1917 | Carson McCuller, writer (The Heart is a Lonely Hunter). | |
1940 | Smokey Robinson, American singer and songwriter. | |
1952 | Amy Tan, novelist (The Joy Luck CLub, The Kitchen God’s Wife). |