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What Happened on May 19, 1904

Famous Birthdays

  • Anthony Bushell, British actor (Journey's End, A Night to Remember), born in Kent, England (d. 1997)
  • Sven Thofelt, Swedish athlete (Olympic gold pentathlon 1928; silver team épée 1936, bronze 1948), born in Stockholm, Sweden (d. 1993)

Famous Deaths

  • Auguste Molinier, French historian (b. 1851)
  • Jamsetji Tata, Indian pioneer industrialist (Tata Group), dies at 65
Died in 1904 1904 Highlights

About May 19, 1904

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

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