August 19th, 1612: The “Samlesbury witches”, three women from the village of Samlesbury, England, were put on trial, accused of practicing witchcraft. All three of the Samlesbury women acquitted.
August 19th, 1692: In Salem, Massachusetts, five people — one woman and four men, including a clergyman — were executed after being convicted of witchcraft at the Salem Witch Trials.
August 19th, 1909: The first automobile race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
August 19th, 1934: The first All-American Soap Box Derby was held in Dayton, Ohio.
Actress Jill St. John turns 80 years old.
President Bill Clinton turns 74.
Actor Gerald McRaney turns 73 years old.
Actor Jonathan Frakes turns 68 years old.
Actor John Stamos turns 57 years old.
Actor Kevin Dillon turns 55 years old.
Actress Kyra Sedgwick turns 55 years old.
Singer Lee Ann Womack turns 54 years old.
Actor Matthew Perry turns 51 years old.
Rapper Fat Joe turns 50 years old.
Actress Melissa Fumero turns 38 years old.
Wednesday, August 19th is National Soft Serve Ice Cream Day.
