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 β π Other events on May 19 π Events on this day in 1997 π 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 β π Other events on May 19 π Events on this day in 2000 π On This Day (Today)
A mass shooting starts in Moscow, Idaho, which would leave 3 non-shooters dead and 3 more injured, before the shooter committed suicide the next day. Date: May 19, 2007 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 19 π Events on this day in 2007 π On This Day (Today)
President of Romania Traian BΔsescu survives an impeachment referendum and returns to office from suspension. Date: May 19, 2007 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 19 π Events on this day in 2007 π 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 β π Other events on May 19 π Events on this day in 2010 π On This Day (Today)
A car bomb explodes near a military complex in the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, killing nine people. Date: May 19, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 19 π Events on this day in 2012 π On This Day (Today)
Three gas cylinder bombs explode in front of a vocational school in the Italian city of Brindisi, killing one person and injuring five others. Date: May 19, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 19 π Events on this day in 2012 π On This Day (Today)
The Refugio oil spill deposited 142,800 U.S. gallons (3,400 barrels) of crude oil onto an area in California considered one of the most biologically diverse coastlines of the west coast. Date: May 19, 2015 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 19 π Events on this day in 2015 π On This…
EgyptAir Flight 804 crashes into the Mediterranean Sea while traveling from Paris to Cairo, killing all on board. Date: May 19, 2016 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 19 π Events on this day in 2016 π On This Day (Today)
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is held at St George's Chapel, Windsor, with an estimated global audience of 1.9Β billion. Date: May 19, 2018 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 19 π Events on this day in 2018 π On This Day (Today)