Historical Events
- 44th Preakness: Johnny Loftus aboard Sir Barton wins in 1:53 on way to first Triple Crown
- Pope Benedictus XV publishes encyclical In hac tanta
Famous Birthdays
- Heloise Bowles, (Cruse) American advice columnist (Hints from Heloise), born in Fort Worth, Texas (d. 1977)
- John Hope, American meteorologist (d. 2002)
- Solange Chaput-Rolland, French Canadian journalist and politician (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
Henry John Heinz (1844-1919)
German-American entrepreneur who founded prepared-foods company (H.J. Heinz Company-57 varieties), dies at 74
1919 Highlights
About May 14, 1919
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
