Historical Events
Feng Yuxiang Declares War
Chinese warlord Feng Yuxiang declares war on Chiang Kai-Shek's nationalist government
- Cloudburst causes stampede in Yankee Stadium, crushes 2 people to death
Famous Birthdays
- Curt Simmons, American baseball pitcher (3 x MLB All-Star; World Series 1964 St. Louis Cardinals; Philadelphia Phillies), born in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania (d. 2022)
- Harvey Cox, US theologist (Secular City)
- John Stroger American politician (Cook County (Illinois) Board of Commissioners, 1970-2006), born in Helena, Arkansas (d. 2008)
- Michael Adamis, Greek electroacoustic music composer, born in Piraeus, Greece (d. 2013)
About May 19, 1929
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus