May 19th is the 139th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day the New York Post published Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail; Marilyn Monroe sang "Happy Birthday" to then President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and the invasion of Jamaica began during the Anglo-Spanish War. Famous May 19th birthdays include Malcolm X, singer Grace Jones, and Andre the Giant. Today is National Armed Forces Day and National Endangered Species Day.
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May19
National Barber Mental Health Awareness Day
It’s time to reverse the roles and ask your barber how they are feeling.
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May19
National Devil's Food Cake Day
Rich in flavor and moist in texture, devil’s food cake is a favorite for chocolate-lovers.
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May19
National Endangered Species Day
A day to consider the dwindling populations of certain animals and work together to help.
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May19
National Pizza Party Day
Pizza's the very definition of a good time and your options are plentiful.
May19
Celebrate Your Elected Officials Day
From your local council person to the president, celebrate them all today.
May19
Frog Jumping Jubilee Day
Find out about what started it all — a day dedicated to jumping frogs.
May19
Hepatitis Testing Day
Let’s learn about hepatitis B and C and encourage individuals to get tested.
May19
Malcolm X Day
Malcolm X Day is celebrated on May 19 to appreciate the civil rights leader.
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May19
NASCAR Day
Enjoy the NASCAR event while also helping children across the country.
May19
National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day encourages people to get tested for HIV.
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May19
National Bike to Work Day
This day aims to incentivize us to switch our regular commute with bikes.
May19
National Chi Day
National Chi Day is here again, so get ready to honor your friends named Chi.
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May19
National Defense Transportation Day
Commemorate National Defense Transportation Day by celebrating the ones behind the wheels!
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May19
National May Ray Day
With the change in weather, check out how you can make the most of May.
May19
National Mechanical Dry Eye Day
Let’s learn how to recognize and treat the age-related condition known as mechanical dry eyes.
May19
Plant Something Day
Plant Something Day aims to protect and add to the beauty of the environment.
May19
Savitri Amavasya
Get informed about the rituals and traditions of this festival with our great information and tips.
May19
Virtual Assistants Day
Dedicated to virtual assistants, this is a day to recognize their hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
May19
Walk Safely To School Day
Join us as we encourage Australia’s tiny tots to ditch the bus and walk to school.
May19
World Family Doctor Day
This day celebrates the importance and efforts of family doctors in global health care.
May19
World IBD Day
Get ready for some important information about inflammatory bowel disease and its impact on our lives.