The Firearm Owners Protection Act is signed into law by U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Date: May 19, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 19 📅 Events on this day in 1986 📅 On This Day (Today)

Croatians vote for independence in a referendum. Date: May 19, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 19 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today)

SAM Colombia Flight 501 crashes on approach to José María Córdova International Airport in Medellín, Colombia, killing 132. Date: May 19, 1993 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 19 📅 Events on this day in 1993 📅 On This Day (Today)

Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on mission STS-77. Date: May 19, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 19 📅 Events on this day in 1996 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Sierra Gorda biosphere, the most ecologically diverse region in Mexico, is established as a result of grassroots efforts. Date: May 19, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 19 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today)

Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-101 to resupply the International Space Station. Date: May 19, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 19 📅 Events on this day in 2000 📅 On This Day (Today)

President of Romania Traian Băsescu survives an impeachment referendum and returns to office from suspension. Date: May 19, 2007 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 19 📅 Events on this day in 2007 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Royal Thai Armed Forces concludes its crackdown on protests by forcing the surrender of United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship leaders. Date: May 19, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 19 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)