Today in History: What Happened on This Day, May 19

Today in history is filled with events that left a long-lasting impact on the world. From the execution of English Queen to the passing away of one of the most famous industrialists of India. Let us look at the key moments that unfolded on this day.

This Day in History: What Happened on May 19

The following are some of the world events that took place on this day:

Queen Anne Boleyn is Executed in England (1536)

Anne Bolyen, the second wife of King Henry VIII was executed on false charges of treason, as she was unable to bear a male heir. Her death shocked the Europe and led to the split of church from Rome in what was known as English Reformation.

The Celsius Temperature Scale is Developed (1743)

French scientist Jean-Pierre Christin invented the Celsius scale on this day. His tool was based in freezing and boiling points of water for tracking the heat conveniently. This invention is still being used in weather, science, and research.

Mexico Ratifies Treaty with the United States (1848)

Mexico ratified the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to end the Mexican-American War. This deal made Mexico give up on large amounts of land to the United States. This changed the map of America.

Indian Industrial Titan Jamsetji Tata Dies (1904)

Jamsetji Tata, the father of modern Indian industry, passed away on this day. He was the founder of the Tata Group, the largest conglomerate in India. He was a well-known philanthropist, too. His vision helped India become self-reliant.

Atatürk Lands at Samsun to Start Turkish War (1919)

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk arrives in the city of Samsun on the Black Sea coast. His historic arrival marks the official start of the long Turkish War of Independence. Atatürk successfully united his people to fight against the foreign armies occupying their land. Today, this key historical date stands as a major national holiday to celebrate youth and sports in Turkey.

United States Limits Immigration with Quota Act (1921)

The United States Congress officially passes the Emergency Quota Act on this day in history. This new law places the first strict numerical limits on immigrants who enter the country. It limits newcomers based on their nation of birth to favor citizens from Northern Europe. Today, this controversial old law stands as a major turning point in American social history.

Beloved Indian Author Ruskin Bond is Born (1934)

Ruskin Bond, a famous Indian author was born in Kasauli on this day. His first novel, The Room on the Roof, received the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957. He is well known for his short stories that focus on nature, children and life in hills.

Ernő Rubik Invents the Famous Rubik's Cube (1974)

Hungarian teacher Ernő Rubik creates a highly unique three-dimensional puzzle cube on this day. He builds the clever plastic toy to help his college design students understand space and complex shapes. The colorful mind puzzle soon becomes a massive and lasting global hit in toy stores around the world. Today, it stands proudly as the absolute top-selling puzzle toy in international history.

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