Historical Events
Eddington Confirms Theory of Relativity
Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity, that when light passes a large body, gravity will bend the rays confirmed by Arthur Eddington's expedition to photograph a solar eclipse on the island of Principe, West Africa
Pop-up Toaster
Charles Strite files patent for the automatic pop-up toaster
- The Republic of Prekmurje founded - a short-lived, unrecognised state, which on June 6, 1919 was incorporated into the newly established Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (renamed "Yugoslavia" in 1929)
Famous Deaths
- Robert Bacon, American politician (39th United States Secretary of State), dies at 58
Died in 1919 1919 Highlights
About May 29, 1919
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
