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Kirk Cousins, American football player

On August 19, in the year 1988, Kirk Cousins, American football player. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 19, a notable event in this corner of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Kirk Cousins. Learn more below.

Kirk Daniel Cousins is an American professional football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft. Cousins ranks sixth all-time in completion percentage with at least 1,500 pass attempts and is 11th in the NFL's all-time regular season career passer rating.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on August 19, 1988 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 20 July 2026.

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Notable Deaths 2013 Aug 19 Donna Hightower, American singer-songwriter (born 1926)
Notable Deaths 2012 Aug 19 Donal Henahan, American journalist and critic (born 1921)
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Notable Deaths 2012 Aug 19 Tony Scott, English-American director and producer (born 1944)
Notable Deaths 2012 Aug 19 Edmund Skellings, American poet and academic (born 1932)
Notable Deaths 2011 Aug 19 Raúl Ruiz, Chilean director and producer (born 1941)
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Historical Events 2009 Aug 19 A series of bombings in Baghdad, Iraq, kills 101 and injures 565 others.
Notable Deaths 2009 Aug 19 Don Hewitt, American television producer, created 60 Minutes (born 1922)
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