Events for July 19

Richard Crosbie’s 3rd Ballon Attempt

July 19, 1785

Richard Crosbie’s 3rd Ballon Attempt

Richard Crosbie (1755–1824) was the first Irishman to make a manned flight.

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Battle of Halidon Hill

July 19, 1333

Battle of Halidon Hill

Battle of Halidon Hill (July 19, 1333) was fought during the second War of Scottish Independence.

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Garrett Colley Wellesley, born

July 19, 1735

Garrett Colley Wellesley, born

Born in Dangan, Co. Meath, Ireland on 19 Jul 1735 to Richard Colley Wesley and Elizabeth Sale.

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Archibald Joseph Cronin, born

July 19, 1896

Archibald Joseph Cronin, born

Archibald Joseph Cronin (19 July 1896 – 6 January 1981), known as A. J. Cronin, was a Scottish physician and novelist.

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