Historical Events
- Kelud volcano on Java, erupts killing 5,160
Event of Interest
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk lands at Samsun on the Black Sea coast, beginning the Turkish War of Independence

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Famous Birthdays
- Mitja Ribičič, Trieste, Italian Prime Minister of Yugoslavia (1969-71), (d. 2013)
1919 Highlights
About May 19, 1919
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus