19 May

1962 - Marilyn Monroe sings for Kennedy

On 19 May 1962, Marilyn Monroe sang Happy Birthday to President Kennedy at Madison Square Garden.

1845 - Franklin expedition departs

On 19 May 1845, John Franklin's expedition set out to find the Northwest Passage and vanished.

1536 - Execution of Anne Boleyn

On 19 May 1536, Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, was beheaded at the Tower of London.