January 19

This Day in History

Also on This Day

Lead Story
Edgar Allan Poe is born, 1809
American Revolution
John Wilkes expelled from Parliament, 1764
Automotive
First McDonald's drive-through opens in Beijing, 2007
Civil War
Robert E. Lee born, 1807
Yankees defeat Rebels at the Battle of Logan's Cross Roads, 1862
Cold War
Communist China recognizes North Vietnam, 1950
Crime
Man charged in California cyberstalking case, 1999
Disaster
Fog leads to deadly collision in North Sea, 1883
General Interest
Wilkes claims portion of Antarctica for U.S., 1840
Indira Gandhi becomes Indian prime minister, 1966
Butcher of Lyons arrested in Bolivia, 1983
Hollywood
Production begins on Toy Story, 1993
Literary
Patricia Highsmith is born, 1921
Music
Fleetwood Mac reunite to play "Don't Stop" at Bill Clinton's first Inaugural gala, 1993
Old West
Mexican rebels kill Charles Bent, 1847
Presidential
Ford pardons Tokyo Rose, 1977
Sports
Notre Dame beats UCLA to end 88-game winning streak, 1974
Vietnam War
Eisenhower cautions successor about Laos, 1961
Operation McLain is launched, 1968
World War I
First air raid on Britain, 1915
World War II
British attack Italians in Africa, 1941

Civil War

Jan 19, 1807:

Robert E. Lee born

Previous Day January 19 Calendar Next Day

Confederate General Robert Edward Lee is born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia during most of the Civil War and his brilliant battlefield leadership earned him a reputation as one of the greatest military leaders in history as he consistently defeated larger Union armies.

Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. But if you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!

Previous Day January 19 Calendar Next Day

This Week in History, Jan 19 - Jan 25

Jan 19, 1807
Robert E. Lee born
Jan 19, 1862
Battle of Logan's Crossroads
Jan 20, 1863
Mud March begins
Jan 21, 1863
First Battle of Sabine Pass
Jan 22, 1927
John McCausland dies
Jan 23, 1865
Hood removed from command
Jan 24, 1865
Confederate Congress to resume prisoner exchanges
Jan 25, 1863
Burnside relieved of command

Related Topics

What Happened on Your Birthday?

Pick a Date

Editor’s Picks

Bio.com

  • On This Day

    On This Day

    Read about notable birthdays and celebrity deaths at On This Day.

Shop HISTORY

See More