November 19 – On This Day

1. Historical Events – November 19

• 1863 – President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the Soldiers’ National Cemetery dedication.
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• 1977 – Egyptian President Anwar Sadat visits Israel, becoming the first Arab head of state to address the Israeli parliament (the Knesset).
  Source: Britannica Encyclopedia Britannica
• 1969 – Pelé scores his 1,000th professional career goal during a match at Maracanã Stadium.
  Source: History.com History
• 1869 – (According to some lists) North American railroads adopted standard time zones on this date to unify train schedules.
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2. Notable Birthdays – November 19

• Jodie Foster (b. 1962) — American actress and director.
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• Calvin Klein (b. 1942) — American fashion designer.
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• Dick Cavett (b. 1936) — American television personality and talk show host.
  Source: History.com History

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3. Observances & Fun Facts

• Anwar Sadat’s Historic Visit — November 19 marks the anniversary of Sadat’s visit to Israel, a milestone in Arab-Israeli relations.
  Source: Britannica Encyclopedia Britannica
• Adoption of Standard Time Zones (USA) — The date is remembered for the adoption of standardized time zones by North American railroads.
  Source: TimeAndDate Time and Date