What Happened on May 19, 1892

Historical Events

  • Charles Brady King invents pneumatic hammer
  • National Society of Colonial Dames of America founded

Famous Birthdays

  • George "Pops" Foster, American jazz double bassist, tuba player, and trumpeter (Louis Armstrong; Sidney Bechet; Earl Hines), born in Macoll, Louisiana (d. 1969)

About May 19, 1892

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus