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

1795

James Boswell died on May 19, 1795 Scottish biographer, 1740-1795 A companion loves some agreeable qualities which a man may possess, but a friend loves the man himself More quotations from James Boswell

1864

Nathaniel Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864 American short-story writer and novelist, master of the allegorical and symbolic tale. One of the greatest fiction writers in American literature. 1804-1864 Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you More quotations from Nathaniel Hawthorne

1898

William E. Gladstone died on May 19, 1898 British statesman and prime minister (1868-1894), and the most prominent man in politics of his time, 1809-1898 Justice delayed is justice denied. More quotations from William E. Gladstone

1917

Belva Lockwood died on May 19, 1917 American attorney, 1830-1917 The glory of each generation is to make its own precedents. More quotations from Belva Lockwood