Births on July 19

Preston Wilson

Born on July 19, 1974

Preston Wilson, American baseball player and sportscaster

Preston James Richard Wilson (born July 19, 1974) is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played all or part of ten seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 to 2007 for the New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies, Washington Nationals, Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals. He is both the nephew and stepson of former New York Mets outfielder Mookie Wilson. (Mookie married Preston's mother after his brother fathered Preston.)

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18 Jan

Yom Kippur War
A Disengagement of Forces agreement is signed between the Israeli and Egyptian governments, ending conflict on the Egyptian front of the Yom Kippur War.
27 Jun

Richard Nixon
U.S. president Richard Nixon visits the Soviet Union.
27 Jul

Richard Nixon
Watergate scandal: The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend the first article of impeachment (for obstruction of justice) against President Richard Nixon.
9 Aug

Richard Nixon
As a direct result of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon becomes the first President of the United States to resign from office. His Vice President, Gerald Ford, becomes president.
8 Sep

Gerald Ford
Watergate scandal: US President Gerald Ford pardons former President Richard Nixon for any crimes Nixon may have committed while in office.

Births on July 19

Preston Wilson

Born on July 19, 1974

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