Tuesday, 19th August 2014 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Humanitarian Day and World Photography Day. Explore 60 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings drizzly with temperatures between 10°C and 16°C. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Leo. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Tuesday, 19th August in London, GB.
Tuesday, 19th August 2014 marked an ordinary day in London, though the city's drizzly conditions would have kept many indoors. The capital's temperate climate and extensive transport network have made it a global centre for commerce and culture since medieval times. London continues to serve as a major hub for finance, media and technology, drawing millions of visitors annually to its historic landmarks and modern institutions.
On this date in 1897, the Bersey Electric Cab entered service as the first electric taxi to operate on London's streets, representing an early innovation in urban transport. Further back in 1734, Edward I was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey, nearly two years after his father's death, establishing a reign that would shape medieval British politics. These historical moments demonstrate how technological and political developments have unfolded across centuries in and around the British capital.
The astrological context for this Tuesday placed those born on this date under the Leo zodiac sign, whilst the moon was in its first quarter phase. The drizzly weather typical of August in London created atmospheric conditions familiar to residents accustomed to the city's variable climate patterns. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions, historical events and notable births and deaths for any chosen date and location, allowing users to explore how specific days have shaped history across different regions worldwide.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 19th August 2014
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Fortune of the Day
19th August in the Stars – Star Sign Leo
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on August 19th blend Leo's solar confidence with Jupiter's wisdom and expansion. These individuals radiate natural warmth and charisma, driven by both creative passion and philosophical curiosity. They inspire others while continuously seeking personal growth and deeper understanding.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include creativity, generosity, and infectious optimism mixed with rare maturity. However, they can be overly dominant or underestimate life's complexities. Pride occasionally clouds their judgment, though their hearts remain genuinely noble.
Love In relationships, those born this day are passionate and fiercely loyal partners. They seek companions who match their enthusiasm and offer intellectual depth. Their magnanimous nature fosters profound, meaningful connections.
Caree & Finance Professionally, August 19th natives thrive in leadership and creative pursuits. Jupiter's influence grants them intuition for seizing opportunities and expanding ventures. Financially generous, they benefit from structured long-term planning.
Health These individuals typically enjoy robust health from their fiery temperament and positive outlook. Stress can strain the heart; regular exercise and meditation prove invaluable. Their natural optimism significantly supports both physical and mental wellness.
That night, the moon was in its first quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Horse (Wood).
Fun Facts About 19th August
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Someone born on this day in 2014 would be 11 years old today — just 4,260 days into life, which is roughly 102,249 hours, 6,134,979 minutes, or 368,098,758 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 231. day of the year.
There are 134 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 34 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 19th August
- Chae Hyun-woo, South Korean football player (2004)
- Awak Kuier, Finnish basketball player (2001)
- Keegan Murray, American basketball player (2000)
- Ethan Cutkosky, American actor and musician (1999)
- Thomas Flegler, Australian rugby league player (1999)
- Florentino Luís, Portuguese footballer (1999)
- Jung Ye-rin, South Korean singer and actress (1996)
- Lachlan Lewis, Australian rugby league player (1996)
- Nafissatou Thiam, Belgian pentathlete and heptathlete (1994)
- Fernando Gaviria, Colombian cyclist (1994)
Lives Remembered on 19th August
- Dick Gregory, American comedian, author and activist (born 1932) (2017)
- Jack Riley, American actor and voice artist (born 1935) (2016)
- George Houser, American minister and activist (born 1916) (2015)
- Sanat Mehta, Indian activist and politician (born 1935) (2015)
- Samih al-Qasim, Palestinian poet and journalist (born 1939) (2014)
- Simin Behbahani, Iranian poet and activist (born 1927) (2014)
- James Foley, American photographer and journalist (born 1973) (2014)
- Candida Lycett Green, Anglo-Irish journalist and author (born 1942) (2014)
- Musa'id bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabian prince (born 1923) (2013)
- Russell S. Doughten, American director and producer (born 1927) (2013)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 19th August
- Afghan Independence Day, commemorates the Treaty of Rawalpindi in 1919, granting independence from Britain (Afghanistan)
- August Revolution Commemoration Day (Vietnam)
- Birthday of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (Norway)
- Christian Feast Day: Bernardo Tolomei
- Christian Feast Day: Bertulf of Bobbio
- Christian Feast Day: Saint Calminius
- Christian Feast Day: Ezequiél Moreno y Díaz
- Christian Feast Day: Feast of the Transfiguration (Julian calendar), and its related observances: Buhe (Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church)
- Christian Feast Day: Feast of the Transfiguration (Julian calendar), and its related observances: Saviour's Transfiguration, popularly known as the "Apples Feast" (Russian Orthodox Church and Georgian Orthodox Church)
- Christian Feast Day: Jean-Eudes de Mézeray
- Christian Feast Day: Louis of Toulouse
- Christian Feast Day: Maginus
- Christian Feast Day: Magnus of Anagni
- Christian Feast Day: Magnus of Avignon
- Christian Feast Day: Sebaldus
- Christian Feast Day: August 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Manuel Luis Quezón Day (Quezon City and other places in the Philippines named after Manuel L. Quezon)
- National Aviation Day (United States)
- World Humanitarian Day
What Happened on 19th August?
- Tens of thousands of farmed non-native Atlantic salmon are accidentally released into the wild in Washington waters in the 2017 Cypress Island Atlantic salmon pen break. (2017)
- The Dhamara Ghat train accident kills at least 37 people in the Indian state of Bihar. (2013)
- Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, with the last of the United States brigade combat teams crossing the border to Kuwait. (2010)
- A series of bombings in Baghdad, Iraq, kills 101 and injures 565 others. (2009)
- The first-ever joint military exercise between Russia and China, called Peace Mission 2005 begins. (2005)
- Google Inc. has its initial public offering on Nasdaq. (2004)
- A truck-bomb attack on United Nations headquarters in Iraq kills the agency's top envoy Sérgio Vieira de Mello and 21 other employees. (2003)
- Shmuel HaNavi bus bombing: A suicide attack on a bus in Jerusalem, planned by Hamas, kills 23 Israelis, seven of them children. (2003)
- Khankala Mi-26 crash: A Russian Mil Mi-26 helicopter carrying troops is hit by a Chechen missile outside Grozny, killing 118 soldiers. (2002)
- In Belgrade, Yugoslavia, tens of thousands of Serbians rally to demand the resignation of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia President Slobodan Milošević. (1999)