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What Happened on May 19, 1897

Historical Events

Oscar Wilde Released

Playwright Oscar Wilde is released from Reading Gaol

Famous Birthdays

  • Frank Luke, American World War I pilot (d. 1918)
  • Jerome Travers, American golfer (US Open 1915), born in New York City (d. 1951)

About May 19, 1897

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus