World War II: Liberation of Paris: Paris, France rises against German occupation with the help of Allied troops. Date: August 19, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1944 π On This Day (Today)
August Revolution: Viet Minh led by Ho Chi Minh take power in Hanoi, Vietnam. Date: August 19, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today)
Cold War: The CIA and MI6 help to overthrow the government of Mohammad Mosaddegh in Iran and reinstate the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Date: August 19, 1953 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1953 π On This Day (Today)
In the Northeast United States, severe flooding caused by Hurricane Diane, claims 200 lives. Date: August 19, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1955 π On This Day (Today)
Sputnik program: Korabl-Sputnik 2: The Soviet Union launches the satellite with the dogs Belka and Strelka, 40 mice, two rats and a variety of plants. Date: August 19, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today)
Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Soviet Union for espionage. Date: August 19, 1960 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1960 π On This Day (Today)
Syncom 3, the first geostationary communication satellite, is launched. Two months later, it would enable live coverage of the 1964 Summer Olympics. Date: August 19, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today)
Japanese prime minister Eisaku SatΕ becomes the first post-World War II sitting prime minister to visit Okinawa Prefecture. Date: August 19, 1965 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1965 π On This Day (Today)
In Iran, the Cinema Rex fire causes more than 300 deaths. Date: August 19, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1978 π On This Day (Today)
OtΕoczyn railway accident: In Poland's worst post-war railway accident, 67 people lose their lives and a further 62 are injured. Date: August 19, 1980 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1980 π On This Day (Today)