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What Happened on September 19th?
President’s final warning that still echoes through America’s history
Matthew Jones
September 19, 2024
1796 George Washington’s Farewell Address
On this day in 1796, a key figure in American history made a decision that would forever shape the nation's political landscape and set a standard for leadership that endures to this day. George Washington’s farewell address urged Americans to avoid entangling foreign alliances and warned against the divisive nature of political parties.
This is a photo of the painting done by Allyn Cox somewhere between 1973 and 1974. The painting is titled Great Experiment Hall Cox Corridors and depicts President Washington at his desk with Alexander Hamilton, who helped him write his famous address.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on September 19:
1991 ─ Hikers discovered the Iceman, a 5,000-year-old mummified body, in the Ötztal Alps, nicknaming him Otzi and enabling insights into prehistoric life and technology.
1955 ─ A military coup in Argentina ousted President Juan Perón, who fled to Paraguay, ending his presidency and sparking political instability.
1863 ─ In the Battle of Chickamauga, Confederate forces defeated the Union army, forcing them to retreat to Chattanooga.
1783 ─ The Montgolfier Brothers launched a balloon carrying a rooster, duck, and sheep, demonstrating the safety of flight and paving the way for human aviation.
1657 ─ King John II of Poland recognized Prussian sovereignty under Frederick William in the Treaty of Wehlau, shifting power in Northern Europe.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On September 19, we’re singing to:
William Golding (1911) ─ British novelist best known for Lord of the Flies, whose exploration of human nature earned him a Nobel Prize in Literature.
Jeremy Irons (1948) ─ British actor renowned for his versatility. He delivered iconic performances in films like The Lion King, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Reversal of Fortune.
Twiggy (1949) ─ British model who became a defining fashion icon of the 1960s and revolutionized the industry with her androgynous look and global influence.
Antoninus Pius (86) ─ Antoninus Pius was a Roman emperor whose reign was marked by justice and peace, contributing to the Roman Empire’s stability and prosperity.
🪦Who Died Today?
On September 19, we’re saying goodbye to:
James A. Garfield (1881) ─ The 20th President of the United States died from complications of an assassination attempt, which led to reforms in medical practice and presidential security.
Valery Polyakov (2022) ─Soviet cosmonaut who holds the record for the longest single stay in space, setting a milestone in human space exploration.
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