May 19

What happened on May 19 in history

3 events fall on May 19, from 1536 to 1962. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on May 19

  1. 1536

    Anne Boleyn is executed

    A French swordsman beheads the queen on Tower Green.

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  2. 1911

    The first national park in Latin America

    Parque Nacional Zona Reservada is created in Argentina.

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  3. 1962

    Happy Birthday, Mr President

    Marilyn Monroe sings to Kennedy at Madison Square Garden.

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