- 1687: French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, also known as Sieur de La Salle, is murdered by his own men while on an expedition in present-day Texas.
- 1863: The Confederate ship CSS Georgia is scuttled in the Savannah River to prevent its capture by Union forces during the Civil War.
- 1918: Congress establishes time zones and approves daylight saving time to conserve energy during World War I.
- 1945: Adolf Hitler orders the destruction of German infrastructure and industries to prevent their use by Allied forces during World War II.
- 1953: The Academy Awards are televised for the first time, with "The Greatest Show on Earth" winning Best Picture.
- 1962: The Algerian War of Independence ends after eight years, with the signing of the Evian Accords.
- 2003: The United States invades Iraq, leading to a prolonged conflict and instability in the region.
- 2011: The Syrian Civil War begins, leading to a humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict in the country.
- 2018: A pedestrian bridge under construction at Florida International University collapses, killing six people and injuring ten.
These are just a few of the many historical events that have occurred on March 19 in the United States.
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