May 19 in History
May 19 is the anniversary of the death of Christian Malanga (2024). Below are deaths, events for May 19, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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John Stourton, 1st Baron Stourton, English soldier and politician was born in 1400, while Alcuin, English monk and scholar died in 804.
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Famous people who died on May 19
2024
Christian Malanga (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Congolese politician and military officer (1983–2024)
2021
Paul Mooney (comedian) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American writer and entertainer (1941–2021)
2016
Morley Safer (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Canadian-American reporter and correspondent (1931–2016)
2015
Happy Rockefeller (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Second Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977
2015
Robert S. Wistrich (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1945–2015)
2014
Jack Brabham (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Australian racing driver and motorsport executive (1926–2014)
2009
Clint Smith (ice hockey) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1913–2009)
What happened on May 19
- 2024
A helicopter crash in Iran leaves 8 people dead, including the country's president Ebrahim Raisi & foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2018
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is held at St George's Chapel, Windsor, with an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2016
EgyptAir Flight 804 crashes into the Mediterranean Sea while traveling from Paris to Cairo, killing all on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2015
The Refugio oil spill deposited 142,800 U.S. gallons (3,400 barrels) of crude oil onto an area in California considered one of the most biologically diverse coastlines of the west coast.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
Three gas cylinder bombs explode in front of a vocational school in the Italian city of Brindisi, killing one person and injuring five others.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
A car bomb explodes near a military complex in the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, killing nine people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2010
The Royal Thai Armed Forces concludes its crackdown on protests by forcing the surrender of United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship leaders.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
President of Romania Traian Băsescu survives an impeachment referendum and returns to office from suspension.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
A mass shooting starts in Moscow, Idaho, which would leave 3 non-shooters dead and 3 more injured, before the shooter committed suicide the next day.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2000
Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-101 to resupply the International Space Station.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
The Sierra Gorda biosphere, the most ecologically diverse region in Mexico, is established as a result of grassroots efforts.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on mission STS-77.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
SAM Colombia Flight 501 crashes on approach to José María Córdova International Airport in Medellín, Colombia, killing 132.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Croatians vote for independence in a referendum.
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The Firearm Owners Protection Act is signed into law by U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
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Editor's picks
Born on May 19
- 1400 — John Stourton, 1st Baron Stourton, English soldier and politician (died 1462)
- 1462 — Baccio D'Agnolo, Italian woodcarver, sculptor and architect (died 1543)
- 1476 (or 1474) — Helena of Moscow, Grand Duchess consort of Lithuania and Queen consort of Poland (died 1513)
Died on May 19
- 804 — Alcuin, English monk and scholar (born 735)
- 956 — Robert, archbishop of Trier
- 988 — Dunstan, English archbishop and saint (born 909)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for May 19
Quick answers
Who died on May 19? Christian Malanga (2024), Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (2024), Ebrahim Raisi (2024).
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