NOVEMBER 19 | Birthdays and Events

Commemorations

International Men's Day is observed annually on November 19 to raise awareness of men's health issues and highlight the challenges they face in the modern world.

World Toilet Day is a global event celebrated each year on November 19 to raise awareness about the sanitation crisis affecting billions worldwide.

Universal Children's Day, established in 1954, is celebrated each year on November 20 to promote children's rights and well-being.

Births

1853: Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, English dramatist, and theatrical producer (d. 1934)

1888: José Raúl Capablanca y Graupera, Cuban chess grandmaster, and world champion from 1921-1927 (d. 1942)

1917: Indira Gandhi, Indian politician, and first female Prime Minister of India (d. 1984)

1962: Jodie Foster, American actress, director, and producer

Events

1493: Christopher Columbus arrives on the island of Puerto Rico during his second voyage to the Americas.

1796: The French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte defeats the Austrian army at the Battle of Arcole.

1863: President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

1977: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat becomes the first Arab leader to visit Israel.