Welcome to the
May 19 edition of “On This Day” by AssamJobsGuide.com. From
landmark political changes to the celebration of culture and language, this day
brings together powerful events and inspiring personalities that shaped India
and the world.
🌍 Global Events on May 19
- 1536 – Anne Boleyn, the second
wife of King Henry VIII of England, was executed at the Tower of London,
marking a major shift in English history.
- 1897 – Oscar Wilde was released
from prison after serving two years for “gross indecency,” a significant
moment in LGBTQ+ history.
- 1962 – Marilyn Monroe famously
sang “Happy Birthday” to U.S. President John F. Kennedy at Madison
Square Garden.
- 1991 – Croatia held its first
multi-party presidential and parliamentary elections after breaking from
Yugoslavia.
🇮🇳 Notable Indian Events on May 19
- 2009 – The Indian National Congress
won a major victory in the general elections under the leadership of Dr.
Manmohan Singh, securing a second term for the UPA government.
- 1993 – The Indian Parliament paid
tribute to Rajiv Gandhi, whose death anniversary was commemorated
just days ahead on May 21.
- 2021 – Various Indian states observed COVID-19
protocol relaxation updates following decreasing case numbers, marking
a hopeful turn in the pandemic timeline.
🏞️ Assam & Northeast India on May 19
- Language Movement Day in Barak
Valley (Assam) –
On May 19, 1961, 11 people were martyred in Silchar during protests
demanding recognition of Bengali as an official language. It is a
significant day for Bengali-speaking communities in Assam and is
commemorated annually.
- Ceremonies, memorial lectures, and
cultural events are organized across Silchar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi
to honour the sacrifices of those who died in the movement.
- The event is an important part of Assam’s
socio-linguistic history, often included in academic discussions and
cultural studies.
🎂 Notable Birthdays on May 19
- Ho Chi Minh (1890) – Vietnamese revolutionary leader
and president of North Vietnam.
- Malcolm X (1925) – Influential African-American
activist and civil rights icon.
- Nora Ephron (1941) – American filmmaker and
screenwriter known for When Harry Met Sally.
🕊️ Notable Deaths on May 19
- Anne Boleyn (1536) – Queen of England whose execution
led to major religious and political changes.
- T. N. Seshan (2019) – Former Chief Election
Commissioner of India, remembered for electoral reforms and transparency.
💬 Quote of the Day
“If you're not
ready to die for it, put the word ‘freedom’ out of your vocabulary.”
— Malcolm X
🧠 Did You Know?
- The Silchar language martyrs
of 1961 are remembered as symbols of linguistic identity and civil rights
in Assam.
- T. N. Seshan, who passed away on
this day in 2019, was the man who revolutionized India’s election process
with strict reform.
🧾 Closing Thoughts
May 19 stands for courage — from the fight for
linguistic identity in Assam to revolutionary voices like Malcolm X and Ho Chi
Minh. It’s a day that echoes with resistance, remembrance, and reforms.
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