What Happened This Year 1919

Born in 1919

Mike Stepovich

American politician, Governor of Alaska
Born
1919 106 years ago
Died
February 14th, 2014 11 years ago — 95 years old

Served as the last Governor of the Alaska Territory from 1957 until statehood in 1959. Contributed to the transition of Alaska from a territory to the 49th state. Played a significant role in the development of state laws and governance during this transition period. After becoming a state, continued a career in law and local politics, influencing various local government functions.

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Reed Whittemore

American poet and literary critic
Born
1919 106 years ago
Died
April 6th, 2012 12 years ago — 93 years old

Contributed significantly to American poetry and literary criticism. Served as the poetry editor for the American Review. Published numerous collections of poetry, reflecting a modernist style. Held academic positions, teaching at universities and influencing students in literature. Worked as a critic, reviewing and analyzing the works of contemporaries and established poets. Authored a biography of Robert Frost, further enriching the field of literary analysis.

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Jean Vander Pyl

Voice actress from The Flintstones
Born
1919 106 years ago
Died
April 10th, 1999 25 years ago — 80 years old

A prominent voice actress and actress, contributed to character voices in animated television series and films. Gained recognition for voicing Wilma Flintstone in the classic animated series The Flintstones. Provided voice work for several other animated shows including portraying characters in The Jetsons and The Smurfs. Also had a career in live-action television and film, making appearances in series such as I Love Lucy and The Brady Bunch.

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Roger Hilsman

American soldier and politician
Born
1919 106 years ago
Died
February 23rd, 2014 11 years ago — 95 years old

Served as a United States Army officer during World War II. Held various academic positions in political science and international relations, contributing to the literature in those fields. Worked within the U.S. government, including a role in the State Department during the Vietnam War era. Advocated for peace and responsible policy measures in contentious geopolitical contexts.

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Tim Babcock

Soldier and 16th Governor of Montana
Born
1919 106 years ago
Died
April 7th, 2015 9 years ago — 96 years old

Served as the 16th Governor of Montana from 1961 to 1969. Joined the United States Army during World War II and rose to the rank of Major. Initiated several educational and infrastructure programs during governorship. After leaving office, remained active in politics and public affairs in Montana.

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Mingote

Cartoonist and journalist in Spain
Born
1919 106 years ago
Died
April 3rd, 2012 12 years ago — 93 years old

A Spanish cartoonist and journalist contributed to various publications with a distinctive style. Regularly published cartoons in leading newspapers and magazines, offering sharp social and political commentary. Also worked as a writer, authoring several books, some of which focused on humor and satire. Mingote received recognition for the ability to blend artistic expression with incisive critique, forming a unique voice in Spanish journalism until passing away in 2012.

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Herb Peterson

Businessman, created the Egg McMuffin
Born
1919 106 years ago
Died
March 25th, 2008 16 years ago — 89 years old

An American businessman played a significant role in the fast-food industry by developing the Egg McMuffin. The creation of this breakfast sandwich helped launch the breakfast menu at McDonald's, transforming morning dining options. A franchisee of McDonald's, he was instrumental in promoting the company's expansion during the 1970s.

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George E. P. Box

Statistician; inventor of Box-Jenkins models
Born
1919 106 years ago
Died
March 28th, 2013 11 years ago — 94 years old

Contributed significantly to the field of statistics and was a prominent educator. Developed methods for time series analysis, particularly the Box-Jenkins method, which improved forecasting in various applications. Served at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and authored several influential books on statistics, including 'Statistics as a Language'. Promoted the use of graphical methods in data analysis and emphasized the importance of model building in statistical practice.

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Van T. Barfoot

American colonel, Medal of Honor recipient
Born
1919 106 years ago
Died
March 2nd, 2012 13 years ago — 93 years old

A colonel in the United States Army, served during World War II and the Korean War. Awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in the Italian Campaign in 1944. His actions during the Battle of Anzio involved single-handedly destroying multiple enemy machine gun positions, which significantly contributed to the success of his unit's mission. Additionally, held various leadership roles within the military throughout a dedicated career. After retirement, lived in Virginia and became known for advocating veteran's issues.

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