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What Happened on May 19, 1910

Historical Events

  • Passage of Earth through tail of Halley's Comet causes near-panic

Famous Birthdays

  • Alan Melville, South African cricket batsman (11 Tests, 4 x 100, HS 189; Natal, Oxford University CC, Sussex CCC, Transvaal), born in Carnarvon, South Africa (d. 1983)

About May 19, 1910

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No

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