Births on January 19

Michael Vandort

Born on January 19, 1980

Michael Vandort, Sri Lankan cricketer

Michael Graydon Vandort (born 19 January 1980 in Colombo) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler. He is one of the tallest batsmen ever to play test cricket and stands at 6 feet 5 inches. He made his Twenty20 debut on 17 August 2004, for Colombo Cricket Club in the 2004 SLC Twenty20 Tournament. He is of Dutch Burgher ancestry and was educated at St. Joseph's College.

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26 Jan

Egypt
Israel and Egypt establish diplomatic relations.
2 Feb

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Reports surface that the FBI is targeting allegedly corrupt Congressmen in the Abscam operation.
10 Jun

Nelson Mandela
The African National Congress in South Africa publishes a call to fight from their imprisoned leader Nelson Mandela.
29 Jul

Islamic Revolution
Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution.
9 Oct

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Pope John Paul II shakes hands with the Dalai Lama during a private audience in Vatican City.

Births on January 19

Michael Vandort

Born on January 19, 1980

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