Historical Events
- Federated Boys' Club (Boys' Club of America) organizes
- Italian King Victor Emmanuel & Swiss President Ludwig Forrer open Simplon Tunnel; the railroad tunnel trough the Alps is world's longest until 1982
- Portugal's King Carlos I names Joao Franco premier
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Bennett, American athlete and actor (Before I Hang, Sahara), born in Tacoma, Washington (d. 2007)
- Gerd Bucerius, German lawyer, newspaper publisher (Die Zeit, 1946-95), and politician, born in Hamm, Germany (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- Gabriel Dumont, Metis political and military leader (Louis Riel’s commander during North-West rebellion against Canadian government), dies at 68
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights
About May 19, 1906
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
