July 19

Born around 1499, Mary Boleyn was a member of the influential Boleyn family at the Tudor court. She served as maid of honor to Mary Tudor in France and later became a mistress of King Henry VIII, a relationship shrouded in historical debate. Mary married William Carey, and after his death, she wed William Stafford against her family's wishes. Though overshadowed by her sister Anne, Mary lived a relatively modest life after her court years. She died in July 1543, remembered for her connection to one of England's most famous royal romances.

John William Bean was an Englishman born in 1824 who gained notoriety as a criminal. At the age of 18, he attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria outside Buckingham Palace using a pistol that misfired. His act was motivated by personal grievances and led to significant public concern for royal security. Bean was arrested, imprisoned, and transported to Australia before returning to England. After serving his sentence, he lived quietly until his death in 1882. His attempt prompted improvements in the protection of British monarchs.

John Indermaur was a British barrister born in 1851. He authored several authoritative texts on contract law, property law, and legal principles. His works, including A Course of Reading in Law, became standard references in legal education. Indermaur lectured on law and helped shape the training of successive generations of lawyers. He practiced law in London and contributed to the development of modern British legal doctrine. Indermaur passed away in 1925, leaving a lasting impact on legal scholarship.

Born in 1940 in Palermo, Paolo Borsellino dedicated his career to prosecuting members of the Sicilian Mafia. He worked closely with fellow magistrate Giovanni Falcone, conducting bold investigations into Cosa Nostra's financial networks. Borsellino survived a 1980 car bomb attack and continued his crusade against organized crime despite constant threats. His courtroom successes led to high-profile convictions, making him a target of mafia reprisals. On July 19, 1992, a car bomb near his mother's home in Palermo killed Borsellino and five others. His martyrdom galvanized public opinion and spurred reforms in Italy's fight against the mafia. Borsellino is remembered as a symbol of courage and integrity in the face of tyranny.

Ingemar Odlander was born in 1936 in Sweden and joined Sveriges Television (SVT) in the 1960s. He became one of the network’s most prominent reporters, covering major global events like the Vietnam War and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Odlander served as SVT’s foreign correspondent in Paris and Washington, D.C., bringing nuanced analysis to Swedish audiences. Later in his career, he anchored key news programs and mentored emerging journalists. His dedication to accurate and insightful reporting made him a respected figure in Swedish media until his death on July 19, 2014.