Historical Events
Oscar Wilde Released
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 NYC, NY (d. 1951)
1897 Highlights
About May 19, 1897
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
