April 19
Byron, Lord. George Gordon
b. January 22, 1788 d. April 19, 1824Author, Poet. He was the 6th Baron Byron. He was among the most famous of the English 'Romantic' poets. His major works include Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, Don Juan and Hours of Idleness. He died of fever and exposure while engaged in the Greek struggle for independence. His remains (except for his heart, which is buried at Missolonghi, Greece) were sent back to England and buried beneath the chancel of St. Mary Magdalene at Huchnall-Torkard in Nottinghamshire.
b. January 22, 1788 d. April 19, 1824Author, Poet. He was the 6th Baron Byron. He was among the most famous of the English 'Romantic' poets. His major works include Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, Don Juan and Hours of Idleness. He died of fever and exposure while engaged in the Greek struggle for independence. His remains (except for his heart, which is buried at Missolonghi, Greece) were sent back to England and buried beneath the chancel of St. Mary Magdalene at Huchnall-Torkard in Nottinghamshire.
Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial 'Survivor Tree'
d. April 19, 1995
The tree, located across the street to the north of the Murrah Building, and directly in front of the bombed out hulk of the Journal Record Building, sustained the full force of the blast, and survived. After the April 19, 1995 tragedy, the tree rapidly became a symbol of hope to family members who lost loved ones in the bombing, as well as survivors of the blast, and the name "Survivor Tree" was adopted. Cause of death: Bomb.
d. April 19, 1995
The tree, located across the street to the north of the Murrah Building, and directly in front of the bombed out hulk of the Journal Record Building, sustained the full force of the blast, and survived. After the April 19, 1995 tragedy, the tree rapidly became a symbol of hope to family members who lost loved ones in the bombing, as well as survivors of the blast, and the name "Survivor Tree" was adopted. Cause of death: Bomb.
Brannum, Hugh
b. January 5, 1910 d. April 19, 1987
Actor, Comedian, Entertainer. He is best remembered for his role of Mr. Green Jeans, the farmer and animal lover on the long running television series, "Captain Kangaroo." Born Hugh Brannum in Sandwich, Illinois, he moved with his family to California, and learned to play a variety of musical instruments while growing up. Using this talent to earn extra money, he joined a band playing trumpet, moving on to guitar and banjo, and later to the upright bass.
b. January 5, 1910 d. April 19, 1987
Actor, Comedian, Entertainer. He is best remembered for his role of Mr. Green Jeans, the farmer and animal lover on the long running television series, "Captain Kangaroo." Born Hugh Brannum in Sandwich, Illinois, he moved with his family to California, and learned to play a variety of musical instruments while growing up. Using this talent to earn extra money, he joined a band playing trumpet, moving on to guitar and banjo, and later to the upright bass.
Darwin, Charles Robert
b. February 12, 1809 d. April 19, 1882
Scientist, Philosopher. Naturalist author of 'The Origin of the Species' published in 1859. This tells the theory of evolution by 'natural selection.' Darwin appears on the back of the new British £10 note (which was first issued on November 27, 2000).
b. February 12, 1809 d. April 19, 1882
Scientist, Philosopher. Naturalist author of 'The Origin of the Species' published in 1859. This tells the theory of evolution by 'natural selection.' Darwin appears on the back of the new British £10 note (which was first issued on November 27, 2000).
Curie, Pierre
b. May 15, 1859 d. April 19, 1906
Scientist. Researcher into radiation. Married Marie Curie in 1895, who assisted in his research. In 1898 they isolated the elements polonium and radium. Shared Nobel Prize in physics 1903 with his wife and with Becquerel. Obtained the Chair of Physics at the Sorbonne in 1904. Entered Pantheon in 1995 on centenary of his marriage to Marie. Cause of death: run over by a horse and carriage.
b. May 15, 1859 d. April 19, 1906
Scientist. Researcher into radiation. Married Marie Curie in 1895, who assisted in his research. In 1898 they isolated the elements polonium and radium. Shared Nobel Prize in physics 1903 with his wife and with Becquerel. Obtained the Chair of Physics at the Sorbonne in 1904. Entered Pantheon in 1995 on centenary of his marriage to Marie. Cause of death: run over by a horse and carriage.
Whitney, Addison O.
b. October 30, 1839 d. April 19, 1861
United States Civil War Soldier. He was one of the first four casualties of that war. After the Union surrender of Fort Sumter on April 13, 1861, and the following secession of eleven Southern states, President Abraham Lincoln put out a call for Union volunteers to defend Washington, DC. Among the troops who responded to that call was the Sixth Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, who soon boarded trains to take them to the national capital.
b. October 30, 1839 d. April 19, 1861
United States Civil War Soldier. He was one of the first four casualties of that war. After the Union surrender of Fort Sumter on April 13, 1861, and the following secession of eleven Southern states, President Abraham Lincoln put out a call for Union volunteers to defend Washington, DC. Among the troops who responded to that call was the Sixth Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, who soon boarded trains to take them to the national capital.
Almon, Baylee
b. April 18, 1994 d. April 19, 1995
Disaster Victim. One year-old victim of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. A widely-published photograph of her injured body in the arms of firefighter Chris Field came to symbolize the children who were lost in the tragedy. The photo won the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography. Cause of death: Murdered.
b. April 18, 1994 d. April 19, 1995
Disaster Victim. One year-old victim of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. A widely-published photograph of her injured body in the arms of firefighter Chris Field came to symbolize the children who were lost in the tragedy. The photo won the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography. Cause of death: Murdered.
Disraeli, Benjamin
b. December 21, 1804 d. April 19, 1881
19th Century British author and politician, best known as Prime Minister of England. Benjamin Disraeli was born into a genteel Jewish family in London on December 21, 1804. His father, Isaac D’Israeli was a well-known author of several books on literature and history. From this unlikely background, Disraeli advanced to the highest levels of British Politics and was to establish England's dominance in the world for many years. His father had Benjamin anglicize his name to Disraeli and got him..
b. December 21, 1804 d. April 19, 1881
19th Century British author and politician, best known as Prime Minister of England. Benjamin Disraeli was born into a genteel Jewish family in London on December 21, 1804. His father, Isaac D’Israeli was a well-known author of several books on literature and history. From this unlikely background, Disraeli advanced to the highest levels of British Politics and was to establish England's dominance in the world for many years. His father had Benjamin anglicize his name to Disraeli and got him..
Rush, Benjamin
b. December 24, 1745 d. April 19, 1813
Declaration of Independence Signer. His father died when he was six, and his mother placed him in the care of his maternal uncle Dr. Finley who became his teacher and advisor for many years. In 1759 he attended the College of Philadelphia, where he attained a Bachelor of Arts degree. He continued his education with a Dr. Redman of Philadelphia for four years. He also attained a B.A. at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton) and a M.D. at the University of Edinburgh (Physician).
b. December 24, 1745 d. April 19, 1813
Declaration of Independence Signer. His father died when he was six, and his mother placed him in the care of his maternal uncle Dr. Finley who became his teacher and advisor for many years. In 1759 he attended the College of Philadelphia, where he attained a Bachelor of Arts degree. He continued his education with a Dr. Redman of Philadelphia for four years. He also attained a B.A. at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton) and a M.D. at the University of Edinburgh (Physician).
Crossfield, Scott (Albert Scott)
b. October 2, 1921 d. April 19, 2006
Aviation Pioneer. He was the first man to fly twice the speed of sound (Mach 2). Immortalized in author Tom Wolfe's book "The Right Stuff," and in the 1984 motion picture of the same name, he was born Albert Scott Crossfield in Berkeley, California. He joined the United States Navy during World War II, becoming a fighter pilot and later, a fighter gunnery instructor. From 1946 to 1950, he worked in the University of Washington's Kirsten Wind tunnel while earning a bachelor and master's degree. Cause of death: Plane crash.
b. October 2, 1921 d. April 19, 2006
Aviation Pioneer. He was the first man to fly twice the speed of sound (Mach 2). Immortalized in author Tom Wolfe's book "The Right Stuff," and in the 1984 motion picture of the same name, he was born Albert Scott Crossfield in Berkeley, California. He joined the United States Navy during World War II, becoming a fighter pilot and later, a fighter gunnery instructor. From 1946 to 1950, he worked in the University of Washington's Kirsten Wind tunnel while earning a bachelor and master's degree. Cause of death: Plane crash.
Edwards, Albert Gallatin
b. October 15, 1812 d. April 19, 1892
Brigadier General. Edwards graduated from West Point in 1832 & was assigned to duty at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. On April 28, 1835, he married Louise Cabanne, a descendant of the Chouteau family. He then resigned his commission & entered the mercantile trade. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Edwards had strong political connections & was an ardent Uni on sympathizer. He was appointed a brigadier general of Missouri militia & given responsibility for the St. Louis area.
b. October 15, 1812 d. April 19, 1892
Brigadier General. Edwards graduated from West Point in 1832 & was assigned to duty at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. On April 28, 1835, he married Louise Cabanne, a descendant of the Chouteau family. He then resigned his commission & entered the mercantile trade. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Edwards had strong political connections & was an ardent Uni on sympathizer. He was appointed a brigadier general of Missouri militia & given responsibility for the St. Louis area.
Lewis, Richard
d. April 19, 2005Member of the doo-wop group, The Silhouettes. Lewis wrote the hit song 'Get A Job' which soared on the charts in 1958 and sold nearly 2 million copies. After serving in the Army in Korea, Mr. Lewis joined the Gospel Tornadoes, the quartet included Mr. Lewis, Bill Horton, Earl Beal and Raymond Edwards. They later changed the name to The Silhouettes. Mr. Lewis was the last surviving member of the original lineup. He died of multiple organ failure.
d. April 19, 2005Member of the doo-wop group, The Silhouettes. Lewis wrote the hit song 'Get A Job' which soared on the charts in 1958 and sold nearly 2 million copies. After serving in the Army in Korea, Mr. Lewis joined the Gospel Tornadoes, the quartet included Mr. Lewis, Bill Horton, Earl Beal and Raymond Edwards. They later changed the name to The Silhouettes. Mr. Lewis was the last surviving member of the original lineup. He died of multiple organ failure.
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