440
Pope Sixtus III consecrated
Sixtus III was consecrated as Bishop of Rome on August 19, 440. He is remembered for his efforts to combat Pelagianism and for major building projects in Rome, including the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
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1158
Death of Saint Louis of Toulouse? No, birth of Saint Louis of Toulouse
Saint Louis of Toulouse, born on August 19, 1158? Actually, he was born in 1274, but this date is sometimes listed as his birth. To avoid error, note: Louis of Toulouse was born in 1274, not 1158. This entry is omitted.
1458
Pope Pius II elected
Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini was elected Pope on August 19, 1458, taking the name Pius II. A humanist and historian, he promoted a crusade against the Ottomans and wrote extensively.
1561
Queen Mary I of Scotland returns to Scotland
Mary, Queen of Scots, a Catholic monarch, returned to Scotland on August 19, 1561, after the death of her first husband. Her reign was marked by religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants.
1662
Death of Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal, French mathematician, physicist, and Christian philosopher, died on August 19, 1662. His 'Pensées' are a foundational work in Christian apologetics.
1835
Birth of John A. Macdonald? No, not religious. Omit.
Omitted.
1871
Birth of Orville Wright? No, not religious. Omit.
Omitted.
1893
First issue of The Christian Science Monitor? No, that was 1908. Omit.
Omitted.
1909
First observance of World Humanitarian Day? No, that is August 19 but not religious. Omit.
Omitted.
1921
Birth of Gene Roddenberry? No, not religious. Omit.
Omitted.
1945
Pope Pius XII issues encyclical 'Orientales omnes Ecclesias'
On August 19, 1945, Pope Pius XII issued the encyclical 'Orientales omnes Ecclesias' on the 350th anniversary of the reunion of the Ruthenian Church with the Holy See. It praised the Eastern Catholic Churches and encouraged their preservation.
1953
Mohammad Mossadegh overthrown? Not religious. Omit.
Omitted.
1960
Sputnik 5 launched with dogs? Not religious. Omit.
Omitted.
1994
Death of Linus Pauling? Not religious. Omit.
Omitted.
2002
Pope John Paul II canonizes Juan Diego? No, that was July 31, 2002. Omit.
Omitted.
2010
Pope Benedict XVI beatifies John Henry Newman? No, that was September 19, 2010. Omit.
Omitted.