Anniversary of May 19, 2025: Find out what happened on this day.

The anniversaries of this Monday, May 19, 2025, allow us to learn about social and cultural events that have shaped human history. Today, we commemorate key events, such as World Breast Milk Donation Day , as well as the births and deaths of historical figures. Discover all of today's anniversaries in Colombia and around the world below.

Historical events that occurred on a day like today in the world

Among the most notable events of May 19 are:

1974 : Valery Giscard d'Estaing wins the French presidential election, becoming the third President of the Fifth Republic. (51 years ago)

1910 : Halley's Comet passes close to Earth, generating fear among the population despite astronomers' assurances of no effects. (115 years ago)

1837 : Juan Manuel de Rosas declares war on the Peruvian-Bolivian Confederation, accusing its dictator of treason. The war ends in 1839 with a victory for the Confederation. (188 years ago)

1822 : The Mexican Congress ratifies Iturbide's proclamation as emperor following a revolt. Republicans campaign for his abdication, which they achieve in 1823. (203 years ago)

1802 : Napoleon instituted the Order of the Legion of Honor to reward civil and military service. (223 years ago)

1798 : Napoleon Bonaparte embarks troops in Toulon to fight England in Egypt. Although the military campaign is disastrous, Egyptology begins. (227 years ago)

1643 : The Battle of Rocroi ends in a French victory, marking the decline of the Spanish Tercios and the beginning of French hegemony in Europe. (382 years ago)

1643 : The New England Confederation is founded, becoming the fourth major colonial power in North America. (382 years ago)

Births on May 19

These are the famous and historical figures who were born on this day:

1925 : Malcolm X, a champion of racial pride and Black nationalism, is born in Omaha, USA. His autobiography, published after his assassination in 1965, makes him an ideological hero.

1890 : Ho Chi Minh is born in Vietnam. He fights for the country's independence. He founds a party and a military organization, achieving independence in 1954 and becoming the first President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

1593 : Jacob Jordaens, an influential painter of the Northern European Baroque, known for his relationship with Peter Paul Rubens, is born in Antwerp.

Who died on a day like today?

Among the most important deaths that occurred on May 19 are:

1994 : Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dies in New York.

1935 : Thomas Edward Lawrence dies in a motorcycle accident in the United Kingdom.

1895 : José Martí is assassinated in Cuba at the age of 42.

1825 : Claude Henri de Rouvroy, Count of Saint Simon, dies in Paris.

1536 : Anne Boleyn is executed at the Tower of London.

Today is World Breast Milk Donation Day

International Breast Milk Donation Day , celebrated on May 19, aims to raise awareness about the importance of donating breast milk, which is vital for the health of newborns, especially those born prematurely or with special needs.

Breast milk is the optimal food for infants, providing essential nutrients that support their growth and strengthen their immune systems. For many babies, it is crucial for their survival, and donating breast milk is essential to ensure adequate nutrition. This day also seeks to raise community awareness about the importance of donation, increase the number of milk banks in hospitals, and motivate more women to become donors. Milk banks play an essential role in collecting and delivering breast milk to babies who cannot be directly fed by their mothers.

Furthermore, breast milk not only offers immediate benefits but also improves the long-term health of infants, reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Donating breast milk is seen as a form of solidarity and support for other families, creating a united community around this cause.