Famous Birthdays
- Gerald Sinstadt, English sports broadcaster and columnist (BBC Radio, ITV Grenada, BBC One; The Sentinel), born in Folkestone, England (d. 2021)
- John Frankenheimer, American film director (The Birdman of Alcatraz; The Manchurian Candidate), born in New York City (d. 2002)
- Virginia Kraft Payson American sports journalist (Sports Illustrated) and thoroughbred owner & breeder, born in New York City (d. 2023)
About February 19, 1930
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces