Historical Events
- Dutch Cooperation for Sexual Reform (NVSH) forms in Amsterdam
Famous Birthdays
André the Giant
André the Giant, French pro wrestler (WWF World Heavyweight C'ship 1988; WWF World Tag Team C'ship [with Haku] 1989), born in Grenoble, France (d. 1993)

André the Giant
- Claude Lelièvre, Belgian commissioner for children's rights
- Diedre Lenihan, actress (Wendy-Needles & Pins), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Michele Placido, Foggia Italy, actor (La Lupa, Poliziotti)
Famous Deaths
- Booth Tarkington, American novelist (b. 1869)
1946 Highlights
About May 19, 1946
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus