This Day in Auto History:

3.19.1879 John J. Raskob, financier and political activist who was heavily involved with General Motors during the 1920’s, is born in Lockport, NY 3.19.1900 The new Fiat plant in Turin, Italy is officially opened by the Duke of Genoa 3.19.1941 Matteo Ceirano of Fiat dies in Turin, Italy at age 71 3.19.1956 Joe Oros is appointed Chief Sylist for all Ford cars and trucks, a position he would hold until 1968

Source: Automobile History Day By Day, by Douglas A. Wick