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What Happened on May 19, 1883

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