births
August 19, 1931
Bill Shoemaker, American jockey and author (died 2003)
Bill Shoemaker
William Lee Shoemaker was an American jockey, considered one of the greatest. For 29 years he held the world record for the most professional jockey victories.
August 19
August 19 is the 231st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 134 days remain until the end of the year.