May 19
May 19 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 226 days remain until the year's end. It falls in spring (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Taurus.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On May 19 the Sun's declination is approximately +19.9°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a May 19.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
No widely-observed holidays catalogued for this day in our base set. See the external almanacs above for region-specific observances.
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
1536 — Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, was beheaded for adultery, treason and incest at the Tower of London. ↗(490 years ago)more
Anne Boleyn was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536, as the second wife of King Henry VIII. The circumstances of her marriage and execution, by beheading for treason, made her a key figure in the political and religious upheaval that marked the start of the English Reformation.
1780 — New England's Dark Day: an unusual darkening of the daytime sky was observed. ↗(246 years ago)more
New England's Dark Day occurred on May 19, 1780, when an unusual darkening of the daytime sky was observed over the New England states and parts of eastern Canada. The primary cause of the event is believed to have been a combination of smoke from forest fires, a thick fog, and cloud cover.
1962 — Marilyn Monroe sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden. ↗(64 years ago)more
"Happy Birthday, Mr. President" is a song sung by actress and singer Marilyn Monroe on May 19, 1962, for President John F. Kennedy at a gala held at third Madison Square Garden for his 45th birthday, 10 days before the actual date. The event was co-hosted by Arthur B. Krim and Anna M. Rosenberg, who sat next to the President during the star-studded event.
2018 — Prince Harry married Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor. ↗(8 years ago)more
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was held on Saturday 19 May 2018 in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom. The groom is a member of the British royal family; the bride is American and previously worked as an actress, blogger, charity ambassador, and advocate.
Notable births
1890 — Ho Chi Minh, Vietnamese revolutionary leader. ↗(136 years ago)more
Hồ Chí Minh, colloquially known as Uncle Ho among other aliases and sobriquets, was a Vietnamese revolutionary and statesman who founded the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945. He served as its first president from 1946 until his death in 1969 and as its first prime minister from 1945 to 1955.
1925 — Malcolm X, American civil-rights leader. ↗(101 years ago)more
Malcolm X was an African American revolutionary and Black nationalist leader who rose from a background of poverty, family disruption, and criminal activity to a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965.
Notable deaths
- 1536 — Anne Boleyn. ↗(490 years ago)
more
Anne Boleyn was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536, as the second wife of King Henry VIII. The circumstances of her marriage and execution, by beheading for treason, made her a key figure in the political and religious upheaval that marked the start of the English Reformation.
1994 — Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, former U.S. First Lady. ↗(32 years ago)more
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis was the first lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963, as the wife of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States. She redefined the mostly ceremonial role into a platform for arts and culture, by hosting multiple high-profile events at the White House and leading its restoration into a historical s...
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (140) | 2^2 × 5 × 7 · composite (no) |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (226) | 2 × 113 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 19052026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +19.92° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 32 days |