July 19

    What happened on July 19 in history

    3 events fall on July 19, from 1545 to 1903. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on July 19

    1. 1545

      The Mary Rose sinks

      Henry VIII's warship goes down off Portsmouth in sight of the king.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1848

      The Seneca Falls Convention

      The first women's rights convention in the United States opens.

      Read about The Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace, LondonPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1903

      The first Tour de France ends

      Maurice Garin wins after nineteen days and 2,428 kilometres.

      Read about Wright Brothers' First Powered FlightPlay the 20th century round

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