What Happened on May 19, 1891

Historical Events

  • Rice Institute, which became Rice University in Houston, Texas, is chartered

Famous Birthdays

  • Oswald Boelcke, German World War I pilot (d. 1916)

About May 19, 1891

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus