May 19
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Calocerus(Eastern Orthodox Church), Crispin of Viterbo, Dunstan(Roman Catholic Church,Eastern Orthodox Church; commemoration,Anglicanism), Ivo of Kermartin, Joaquina Vedruna de Mas, Maria Bernarda Bütler, Peter Celestine, Pudentiana(Roman Catholic Church,Eastern Orthodox Church), May 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A Christian feast day celebrating multiple saints honored on May 19 in various denominations.
Pontian Greek Genocide Remembrance Day(Greece)
A day honoring the memory of Pontic Greeks killed during the early 20th-century genocide.
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day(Turkey,Northern Cyprus)
Turkey's national holiday celebrating youth, sports, and honoring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Remembrance Day (Sri Lanka)
A national day of remembrance in Sri Lanka marking the end of the civil war and honoring those who lost their lives.
Hồ Chí Minh's Birthday(Vietnam)
Vietnam celebrates the birth of revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh with ceremonies and tributes.
Malcolm X Day(United States of America)
A day recognizing the legacy of civil rights leader Malcolm X and his contributions to social justice.
National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day(United States)
An awareness day to highlight HIV/AIDS prevention and support in Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
Hepatitis Testing Day(United States)
A day encouraging Americans to get tested for hepatitis and raise awareness of liver health.
Mother's Day(Kyrgyzstan)
Kyrgyzstan celebrates Mother's Day on May 19 to honor mothers and motherhood.
Events
Ashina Jiesheshuai and his tribesmen assaulted Emperor Taizong at Jiucheng Palace.
Ashina Jiesheshuai and his Turkic tribesmen launch an assassination attempt on Emperor Taizong at Jiucheng Palace in 639. This rebellion highlights tensions between the Tang dynasty and Eastern Turkic tribes.
Pope Gregory II is elected.
On 19 May 715, Pope Gregory II is elected as head of the Catholic Church. His papacy would later face challenges from Byzantine iconoclasm and Lombard incursions.
The Byzantine Empire reconquers Melitene under the leadership of John Kourkouas.
In 934, Byzantine forces under John Kourkouas recapture Melitene, extending imperial control in the east. This victory represents a crucial triumph in the Byzantine-Arab wars.
Henry I of France marries the Rus' princess, Anne of Kiev.
Henry I of France marries Anne of Kiev in 1051, forging a dynastic alliance between France and Kievan Rus'.
John II of Castile defeats the Infantes of Aragon at the First Battle of Olmedo.
John II of Castile defeats the Infantes of Aragon at the First Battle of Olmedo in 1445. This victory affirms his authority over Castile amid internal strife.
Catherine of Aragon is married by proxy to Arthur, Prince of Wales. Catherine is 13 and Arthur is 12.
Catherine of Aragon, aged 13, is married by proxy to Arthur, Prince of Wales, in 1499. The union laid groundwork for future Anglo-Spanish relations.
French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships, 110 men, and Chief Donnacona's two sons (whom Cartier had kidnapped during his first voyage).
French explorer Jacques Cartier embarks on his second voyage to North America in 1535, carrying three ships and 110 men. He also brings two sons of Chief Donnacona as hostages to secure local alliances.
Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, is beheaded for adultery, treason, and incest.
Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, is executed for adultery, treason, and incest in 1536. Her execution paved the way for Henry VIII's third marriage and further religious transformation.
The Prome Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in present-day Myanmar.
The Prome Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in present-day Myanmar in 1542. This conquest marks a crucial step in the reunification of Burma under Taungoo rule.
Births
John Stourton
English soldier and noble who served as the first Baron Stourton during the Wars of the Roses.
Baccio D'Agnolo
Italian Renaissance woodcarver, sculptor, and architect known for his elegant designs in Florence.
Helena of Moscow
Russian princess who became Grand Duchess consort of Lithuania and Queen consort of Poland.
Claude Vignon
French Baroque painter celebrated for his dramatic use of color and Caravaggesque style.
Johann Jakob Froberger
Influential German Baroque organist and composer known for his keyboard suites and toccatas.
Charles Weston
English nobleman and soldier who inherited the earldom at a young age.
José de Escandón
Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who founded settlements in northern New Spain.
Augustus Hervey
British admiral and politician who served as Chief Secretary for Ireland and 3rd Earl of Bristol.
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
German-born queen consort of King George III, remembered for her patronage of the arts and sciences.
Deaths
Alcuin
English monk and scholar who served as a leading advisor to Charlemagne.
Robert
Archbishop of Trier in the mid-10th century.
Dunstan
English archbishop and saint who reformed the Church and influenced monastic life.
Stephen
French nobleman and Crusader, participant in the First Crusade.
Vladimir II Monomakh
Grand Duke of Kyiv who restored stability to Kievan Rus and championed law and military campaigns.
Saint Bashnouna
Egyptian Christian saint and martyr remembered for his faith under persecution.
Otto IV
Holy Roman Emperor whose reign was marked by conflict with both the papacy and royal rivals.
Pope renowned for his humble lifestyle and rare papal resignation.
Saint Ivo of Kermartin
French priest and patron saint of lawyers celebrated for his fairness and compassion.