January 19 History 1997 - Yasser Arafat returns to Hebron after more than 30 years 1969 - Czech student Jan Palach sets himself on fire in response to Soviet Union invasion 1966 - Indira Ghandi takes charge as first female Prime Minister of India 1937 - Future billionaire Howard Hughes sets a record for transcontinental air flight 1920 - US Senate votes against membership in League of Nations This Day in Business 1955 - The board game market would never be the same again - as Scrabble hits stories for the first time ever. This Day in Entertainment 1955 - The first edition of the board game Scrabble is released. This Day in Geography 1419 - Hundred Years War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. This Day in Sports 2002 - The famous NFL Tuck Rule game - the Raiders lose to Tom Brady and the Pats because of the obscure rule. January 19th Holiday Robert E. Lee Day (Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Miss. and Georgia) - Celebrates the birthday of Confederate General, Robert E. Lee. Famous Quote Said On January 19 A servant is one who receives orders, and is not admitted to conference. Henry Ward Beecher, 1873 January 19 Birthdays 1946 - Dolly Parton - Singer 1992 - Mac Miller - Rapper 1992 - Logan Lerman - Movie Actor 1982 - Jodie Sweetin - TV Actress (1923 - 2013) - Jean Stapleton - TV Actress (1943 - 1970) - Janis Joplin - Singer 1944 - Shelley Fabares - TV Actress 1992 - Shawn Johnson - Olynpian (1809 - 1849) - Edgar Allan Poe - Poet 1991 - Erin Sanders - TV Actress 1984 - Lil Scrappy - Rapper 1947 - Paula Deen - Chef 1971 - Shawn Wayans - Movie Actor 1972 - Ron Killings - Wrestler 1807 - Robert E. Lee - Politician 1980 - Jenson Button - Race Car Driver 1955 - Paul Rodriguez - Comedian (1906 - 1975) - John Luke - Artist 1954 - Katey Sagal - TV Actress (1839 - 1906) - Paul Cezanne - Artist (1949 - 2003) - Robert Palmer - Singer
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