Historical Events
- William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody opens Buffalo Bill's Wild West show in Omaha, Nebraska
Famous Birthdays
- Henricus W. J. M. Keuls, Dutch lawyer and poet (Dancing Lamp), born in Obdam, Netherlands (d. 1968)
About May 19, 1883
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 141 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus