On This Day for 1/19 - Edgar Allan Poe is born, rule in India is transferred to Indira Gandhi, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day January 19 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Born This Day [Self Portrait, oil on canvas, by Paul Cézanne, c. 1878?80.…]( [Paul Cézanne]( French painter [Paul Cézanne]( who was born this day in 1839 and whose works and ideas influenced the aesthetic development of many 20th-century artists and art movements, was one of the greatest of the [Post-Impressionists](. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [Indira Gandhi campaigning for the premiership of India, spring 1971.]( 1966: Rule in India transferred to Indira Gandhi Following the sudden death of Indian Premier [Lal Bahadur Shastri]( eight days earlier, [Indira Gandhi]( became prime minister of [India]( on this day in 1966, assuming the office first held by her father, [Jawaharlal Nehru](. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2000: Austrian-born actress [Hedy Lamarr]( who was often typecast as a provocative femme fatale and later achieved recognition as a noted inventor of a radio communications device, died in Florida. 1955: [Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1952.](. President [Dwight D. Eisenhower]( held the first-ever televised presidential press conference. 1946: [Dolly Parton rehearsing with country music singer-songwriter Kenny Rogers, 2005.]( [country music]( singer, guitarist, and actress [Dolly Parton]( who was best known for pioneering the interface between country and pop music styles, was born. 1943: [Janis Joplin]( singer [Janis Joplin]( who was known for her fierce and uninhibited musical style, was born. 1883: In the [North Sea]( the German steamer Cimbria collided with the British steamer Sultan and sank, killing 340. 1853: [Giuseppe Verdi, in the late 1870s.]( Verdi]( opera [Il trovatore]( premiered in Rome. 1825: Ezra Daggett and Thomas Kensett obtained a patent for a [preservation process]( used to store food in [tin cans](. 1809: [Portrait of Edgar Allan Poe, probably from a cigar box, 1900.]( Allan Poe]( an American short-story writer, poet, critic, and editor famous for his cultivation of mystery and the macabre, was born. 1807: [Robert E. Lee, 1865.]( General [Robert E. Lee]( was born in Stratford, Virginia. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 14-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2018 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help](