19 BC facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 2nd century BC – 1st century BC – 1st century |
| Decades: | 40s BC 30s BC 20s BC – 10s BC – 0s BC 0s 10s |
| Years: | 22 BC 21 BC 20 BC – 19 BC – 18 BC 17 BC 16 BC |
| Gregorian calendar | 19 BC XVIII BC |
| Ab urbe condita | 735 |
| Ancient Greek era | 190th Olympiad, year 2 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4732 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −611 |
| Berber calendar | 932 |
| Buddhist calendar | 526 |
| Burmese calendar | −656 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5490–5491 |
| Chinese calendar | 辛丑年 (Metal Ox) 2678 or 2618 — to — 壬寅年 (Water Tiger) 2679 or 2619 |
| Coptic calendar | −302 – −301 |
| Discordian calendar | 1148 |
| Ethiopian calendar | −26 – −25 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3742–3743 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 38–39 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3082–3083 |
| Holocene calendar | 9982 |
| Iranian calendar | 640 BP – 639 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 660 BH – 659 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | 19 BC XVIII BC |
| Korean calendar | 2315 |
| Minguo calendar | 1930 before ROC 民前1930年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1486 |
| Seleucid era | 293/294 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 524–525 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴金牛年 (female Iron-Ox) 108 or −273 or −1045 — to — 阳水虎年 (male Water-Tiger) 109 or −272 or −1044 |
The year 19 BC was a time of important events in the ancient world. It was part of the Julian calendar, which was used by the Roman Empire. People in Rome knew this year as the Year of the Consulship of Saturninus and Vespillo. A consul was a very high-ranking official in the Roman government, similar to a president or prime minister today.
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Major Events in 19 BC
Roman Victories and Achievements
- Lucius Cornelius Balbus was a Roman general. He won great victories against the Garamantes people in Africa. For his success, he was given a special celebration called a Roman triumph. This was a huge parade through Rome to honor a military commander.
- Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was a close friend and general of Emperor Augustus. In 19 BC, he finished building the Aqua Virgo. This was an aqueduct, a long channel that carried fresh water into the city of Rome. It was a big engineering achievement!
- The Cantabrians were a group of people living in what is now northern Spain. After many years of fighting, they were finally brought under the control of the powerful Roman Empire. This meant Rome now ruled over their lands.
People Born in 19 BC
- Vipsania Julia Agrippina was born this year. She was the daughter of two very important Romans: Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and Julia the Elder.
Notable Deaths in 19 BC
- for more information, see Category:19 BC deaths.
- Virgil was a famous Roman poet. He wrote an epic poem called the Aeneid, which is one of the most important works in Latin literature. He was born in 70 BC.
- Albius Tibullus was another well-known Roman poet. He was famous for his beautiful love poems. He was born in 54 BC.
Images for kids
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A picture showing Virgil (70 BC–19 BC), the famous Roman poet.
See also
In Spanish: 19 a. C. para niños
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