2024 Varzaqan helicopter crash
In Iran, a helicopter crash killed eight people, including President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
What happened on May 19
32 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 715 to 2024.
Standout on May 19
2024
2024 Varzaqan helicopter crash
In Iran, a helicopter crash killed eight people, including President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
About May 19
May 19 is the 139th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 139 of 365 (140 in leap years)226 days left in the year (226 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Tuesday in 2026, Wednesday in 2027, Friday in 2028, Saturday in 2029, Sunday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 21 of 2026 · Q2
- Zodiac sign
- ♉ Taurus (April 20 – May 20)Cusp date — the exact boundary shifts by a day in some years.
- Season
- Spring in the north · Autumn in the south
- May birthstone
- Emeraldrebirth, love and wisdom
- May birth flower
- Lily of the valley / Hawthornsweetness, humility and hope
- Next occurrence
- In 204 days
- Roman numerals
- XIX.Vday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 250thAmerican Revolutionary War1776
- 40thFirearm Owners Protection Act1986
- 40thMario Chalmers1986
- 30thMichael Carcone1996
- 30thSpace Shuttle program1996
- 25thElizabeth Mandlik2001
- 10thAlan Young2016
- 10thEgyptAir Flight 8042016
May 19 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- EgyptAir Flight 804 · Morley Safer · Alan Young
- 25 years ago2001
- Elizabeth Mandlik
- 50 years ago1976
- Nothing recorded
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on May 19 — ages this year
- 2003JoJo Siwaturns 23
- 2002Riccardo Calafioriturns 24
- 2002Rafa Marínturns 24
- 2001Elizabeth Mandlikturns 25
- 1996Michael Carconeturns 30
- 1995Taane Milneturns 31
Historical events 32
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (both pictured) took place at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, England.
EgyptAir Flight 804
EgyptAir Flight 804 crashes into the Mediterranean Sea while traveling from Paris to Cairo, killing all on board.
Refugio State Beach
A corroded pipeline near Refugio State Beach, California, spilled 142,800 gallons (3,400 barrels) of crude oil onto the Gaviota Coast.
Refugio oil spill
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.
Brindisi school bombing
Three gas cylinder bombs explode in front of a vocational school in the Italian city of Brindisi, killing one person and injuring five others.
2012 Deir ez-Zor bombing
A car bomb explodes near a military complex in the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, killing nine people.
Royal Thai Armed Forces
In Bangkok, the Thai military concluded a week-long crackdown on widespread protests by forcing the surrender of opposition leaders.
2007 Moscow, Idaho, shooting
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.
President of Romania
President of Romania Traian Băsescu survives an impeachment referendum and returns to office from suspension.
Space Shuttle Atlantis
Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-101 to resupply the International Space Station.
Sierra Gorda
The Sierra Gorda Biosphere, which encompasses the most ecologically diverse region in Mexico, was established as a result of grassroots efforts.
Space Shuttle program
Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on mission STS-77.
SAM Colombia Flight 501
SAM Colombia Flight 501 crashes on approach to José María Córdova International Airport in Medellín, Colombia, killing 132.
Croatia
Croatians vote for independence in a referendum.
Breakup of Yugoslavia
Breakup of Yugoslavia: With the local Serb population boycotting the referendum, Croatians voted in favour of independence from Yugoslavia.
Firearm Owners Protection Act
The Firearm Owners Protection Act is signed into law by U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
Soviet Mars program
Mars probe program: Mars 2 is launched by the Soviet Union.
Martin Luther King Jr.
The New York Post Sunday Magazine publishes Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail.
Marilyn Monroe
Actress Marilyn Monroe performed a sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday to You" during a televised celebration for U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
John F. Kennedy
A birthday salute to U.S. President John F. Kennedy takes place at Madison Square Garden, New York City. The highlight is Marilyn Monroe's rendition of "Happy Birthday".
Venera program
Venera program: Venera 1 becomes the first man-made object to fly by another planet by passing Venus (the probe had lost contact with Earth a month earlier and did not send back any data).
Silchar
At Silchar Railway Station, Assam, 11 Bengalis die when police open fire on protesters demanding state recognition of Bengali language in the Bengali Language Movement.
World War I
First World War: Australian and New Zealand troops repelled the third attack on Anzac Cove, inflicting heavy casualties on the attacking Ottoman forces.
John Franklin
Captain John Franklin (pictured) departed Greenhithe, England, on an expedition to the Canadian Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage; all 129 men were later lost when their ships became icebound in Victoria Strait.
United States Congress
The United States Congress passed the largest tariff in the nation's history, which resulted in severe economic hardship in the American South.
New England's Dark Day
A combination of thick smoke, fog, and heavy cloud cover caused darkness to fall on parts of Canada and the New England area of the United States by noon.
American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War: A Continental Army garrison west of Montreal surrendered to British troops at the Battle of the Cedars.
Jean-Pierre Christin
French physicist Jean-Pierre Christin published the design of a mercury thermometer using the centigrade scale, with 0 representing the melting point of water and 100 its boiling point.
John III Sobieski
John III Sobieski (pictured) was elected by the szlachta as the monarch of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Anglo-Spanish War (1654–1660)
Anglo-Spanish War: English forces invaded Jamaica, then administered by Spain as the Colony of Santiago, and captured it a week later.
Pope Gregory II
Gregory II began his pontificate; his conflict with Byzantine emperor Leo III eventually led to the establishment of the temporal power of the pope.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
Christian Malanga
Christian Malanga, Congolese politician, businessman and military officer (born 1983)
Nawshirwan Mustafa
Nawshirwan Mustafa, General coordinator of the Movement for Change (Gorran) (born 1944)
Stanislav Petrov
Stanislav Petrov, Lt. Colonel in Soviet Air Defence Forces (born 1939)
Robert S. Wistrich
Robert S. Wistrich, English historian, author, and academic (born 1945)
Happy Rockefeller
Happy Rockefeller, American philanthropist, socialite; 31st Second Lady of the United States (born 1926)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Dunstan
Christian feast day: Dunstan (Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church; commemoration, Anglicanism)
Calocerus
Christian feast day: Calocerus (Eastern Orthodox Church)
Crispin of Viterbo
Christian feast day: Crispin of Viterbo
Joaquina Vedruna de Mas
Christian feast day: Joaquina Vedruna de Mas
Ivo of Kermartin
Christian feast day: Ivo of Kermartin
Pudentiana
Christian feast day: Pudentiana (Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church)
Pope Celestine V
Christian feast day: Peter Celestine
Maria Bernarda Bütler
Christian feast day: Maria Bernarda Bütler
Spread across the centuries
- 8th century1
- 17th century2
- 18th century3
- 19th century2
- 20th century30
- 21st century34
Earliest: Pope Gregory II (715). Most recent: 2024 Varzaqan helicopter crash (2024).
What the categories mean, and how the standout is chosen
- Historical events
- A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Births
- A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Deaths
- A notable person who died on this day.
- Milestones
- A first, a founding or a turning point our editors flagged as a landmark moment.
- Holidays & observances
- A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
- Standout / notable
- Editor-written entries come first, then entries covered by the most Wikipedia language editions. For the standout tile we prefer an entry that has a picture.
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Questions about May 19
What day of the year is May 19?
May 19 is the 139th day of the year, with 226 days left after it.
What star sign is May 19?
May 19 falls under Taurus (April 20 – May 20), a earth sign ruled by Venus. The birthstone for the month is Emerald.
How many things happened on May 19?
We record 80 entries for May 19: 32 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 715 to 2024.
Who was born on May 19?
JoJo Siwa (2003) is among the notable births on May 19. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the May 19 page updated?
The day is filled the first time anyone opens it and then re-checked for new entries about every 90 days. Computed facts such as the weekday and the anniversaries update every year.
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