Historical Events
- Kelud volcano on Java, erupts killing 5,160
Atatürk Lands at Samsun
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk lands at Samsun on the Black Sea coast, beginning the Turkish War of Independence
Famous Birthdays
- Mitja Ribičič, Trieste, Italian Prime Minister of Yugoslavia (1969-71), (d. 2013)
About May 19, 1919
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus