Historical Events Jul 20 Gerardus Vossius resigns as Dutch regent States college leader Jul 30 House of Burgesses Virginia forms, 1st elective American governing body Events in 1619 Famous Deaths Jul 2 Olivier de Serres, French farming pioneer (silkworms), dies Jul 22 Lawrence of Brindisi [Giulio Cesare Russo], Italian theologian, Capuchin monk, and Roman Catholic saint, dies on his 60th birthday Jun 1619 History by Year Aug 1619 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers