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
1901 Highlights
About May 19, 1901
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
