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Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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★ Born on this day 4 entries

1890
Ho Chi Minh, trail blazer.
US 136 yrs ago
1912
Perry Como, crooner.
US 114 yrs ago
1918
Mike Wallace, of CBS "60 minutes" fame.
US Media & Broadcasting 108 yrs ago
1946
Reggie Jackson, baseball player.
US Sport 80 yrs ago

► Events on this day 3 entries

1848
First department store opens.
US 178 yrs ago
1862
The Homestead Act becomes law.
US Politics & Government 164 yrs ago
1928
51 frogs enter first annual "Frog Jumping Jubilee" at Angel's Camp in Calaveras County, California.
US 98 yrs ago