Birthdays occurring on May, 19

1794

Anna Jameson was born on May 19, 1794 Irish essayist, 1794-1860 Trust in my affection for you. More quotations from Anna Jameson

1861

Nellie Melba was born on May 19, 1861 Australian World renowned soprano, 1861-1931 If I'd been a housemaid I'd have been the best in Australia -- I couldn't help it. It's got to be perfection for me. More quotations from Nellie Melba

1890

Ho Chi Minh was born on May 19, 1890 You will kill 10 of our men, and we will kill 1 of yours, and in the end it will be you who tire of it. More quotations from Ho Chi Minh

1925

Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 American black militant leader who articulated concepts of race pride and black nationalism in the early 1960s, 1925-1965 Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today More quotations from Malcolm X

Deaths occurring on May, 19

1971

Ogden Nash died on May 19, 1971 American writer of humorous poetry who won a large following for his audacious verse. 1902-1971 To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you're wrong, admit it; Whenever you're right, shut up More quotations from Ogden Nash

1984

John Betjeman died on May 19, 1984 I don't think I am any good. If I thought I was any good, I wouldn't be. More quotations from John Betjeman

1994

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis died on May 19, 1994 American first lady (1961-63), Wife of John F. Kennedy, 1929-1994 There are two kinds of women: those who want power in the world, and those who want power in bed More quotations from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

1994

Henry Morgan died on May 19, 1994 A careful driver is one who honks his horn when he goes through a red light. More quotations from Henry Morgan