Historical Events
- American poet and abolitionist Julia Ward Howe commits lyrics of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" to paper
- The first petroleum shipment (1,329 barrels) from the U.S. to Europe leaves Philadelphia, USA, for London, England on the Elizabeth Watts
About November 19, 1861
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
