December 19th (1796) was a Monday. It's the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 12 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 19th December, 1796
» French Revolutionary Wars: Two British frigates under Commodore Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson or Horatio Nelson and two Spanish frigates under Commodore Don Jacobo Stuart Action of 19 December 1796 named engage in battle off the coast of Murcia.
Famous Birthdays on December 19 in 1796
» Manuel Bretón de los Herreros, Spanish poet, playwright, and critic (d. 1873)