Notable people born on January 19

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People born on this day

Edgar Allan PoeAmerican writer and literary critic (1809–1849)Born in 1809 · View source ↗1809

Dolly PartonAmerican singer-songwriter (1946–2026)Born in 1946 · View source ↗1946

Janis JoplinAmerican singer (1943–1970)Born in 1943 · View source ↗1943

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on January 19, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction1 %

Distance to the Moon393,200 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearSnake · WoodBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

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

Catholic calendarSt. JohnA 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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