births
July 19, 1908
Hans Trippel, German engineer, developed Amphicar (died 2001)
Hans Trippel
Hans Trippel was a German industrial designer, responsible for the designs of the Trippel SG6, Mercedes-Benz Gullwing's door and the Amphicar.
Amphicar
The Amphicar Model 770 is an amphibious automobile which was launched at the 1961 New York Auto Show. It was made in West Germany and marketed from 1961 to 1968, with production ceasing in 1965.
July 19
July 19 is the 200th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 165 days remain until the end of the year.