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What Happened on May 19, 1901

Famous Birthdays

  • Manuel Ivo Cruz, Portuguese composer and founder of Philharmonic Orchestra of Lisbon, born in Corumbá, Brazil (d. 1985)

Famous Deaths

  • Marthinus Wessels Pretorius, 1st president of the Republic South Africa, dies at 81
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights

About May 19, 1901

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus