Famous Birthdays
- Johns Hopkins, American financier and philanthropist (founded Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins University), born in Gambrills, Maryland (d. 1873)
Famous Deaths
- James Boswell, Scottish biographer of Samuel Johnson and diarist, dies at 54
- Josiah Bartlett, American physician and statesman (signed US Declaration of Independence), dies at 65
Died in 1795 1795 Highlights
About May 19, 1795
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 228 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
