History in 19th Aug

First race at Indy

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, now home to the Indianapolis 500, held its first race.
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Iran coup

The Iranian military overthrew the government in a CIA-assisted coup. Iran was a Cold War ally of the United States until the 1979 revolution that ended the Shah's rule.
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USS Constitution defeats British ship, earns nickname

The USS Constitution earned its nickname--"Old Ironsides"--when it defeated the British ship Guerrière off the coast of Nova Scotia.
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Beatles begin first U.S. tour

The Beatles begin their first U.S. tour in San Francisco.
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Clinton born

Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, is born in Hope, Arkansas.
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