Notable people born on August 19

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People born on this day

Bill Clinton42nd President of the United States (1993–2001)Born in 1946 · View source ↗1946

Coco ChanelFrench fashion designer (1883–1971)Born in 1883 · View source ↗1883

Matthew PerryAmerican-Canadian actor (1969–2023)Born in 1969 · View source ↗1969

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on August 19, 2026

Moon phaseFirst quarterCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction44 %

Distance to the Moon399,600 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacLeoTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. John EudesA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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