Famous Birthdays
- K. J. Choi, South Korean golfer (Players C'ship 2011; 8 PGA Tour titles), born in Wando, South Korea
Famous Weddings
Famous Deaths
- Ray Schalk, American Baseball Hall of Fame catcher (World Series 1917; Chicago White Sox) and manager (Chicago White Sox 1927-28), dies from cancer at 78
- Tadeusz Breza, Polish writer (The Bronze Gate), dies at 64
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About May 19, 1970
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: American Woman/No Sugar Tonight - The Guess Who
- #1 Song: Back Home - England World Cup Squad