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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 falls on a Tuesday. It is day 139 of the year, ISO week 21, in Q2.
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Tuesday, May 19
May 19, 2026 is day 139 of 365, ISO week 21, in Q2. The moon is Waxing Crescent and the zodiac sign is Taurus.
Day of year139
ISO week21
QuarterQ2
Days left226
Sun and Moon Cycles
- Moon phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Lunar age
- 2.8 days
- Illumination
- 8%
- Season
- Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
Zodiac and Holidays
- Zodiac
- Taurus
- Observances
- No major fixed observance in the built-in calendar
- Shareable URL
- /date/2026-05-19
Today's Celebrations
May 19
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Calocerus (Eastern Orthodox Church)
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Crispin of Viterbo
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Dunstan (Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church; commemoration, Anglicanism)
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Ivo of Kermartin
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Joaquina Vedruna de Mas
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Maria Bernarda Bütler
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Peter Celestine
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Pudentiana (Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church)
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History for May 19
In Iran, a helicopter crash killed eight people, including President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (both pictured) took place at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, England.
A corroded pipeline near Refugio State Beach, California, spilled 142,800 gallons (3,400 barrels) of crude oil onto the Gaviota Coast.
In Bangkok, the Thai military concluded a week-long crackdown on widespread protests by forcing the surrender of opposition leaders.
The Sierra Gorda Biosphere, which encompasses the most ecologically diverse region in Mexico, was established as a result of grassroots efforts.
Breakup of Yugoslavia: With the local Serb population boycotting the referendum, Croatians voted in favour of independence from Yugoslavia.
Actress Marilyn Monroe performed a sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday to You" during a televised celebration for U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
First World War: Australian and New Zealand troops repelled the third attack on Anzac Cove, inflicting heavy casualties on the attacking Ottoman forces.
Notable Births
Notable Deaths
2024
Christian Malanga, Congolese politician, businessman and military officer (born 1983)
2024
Victims in the 2024 Varzaqan helicopter crash:
2023
Andy Rourke, English bassist (born 1964)
2021
Paul Mooney, American comedian (born 1941)
2018
Zhengzhang Shangfang, Chinese linguist (born 1933)
2017
Nawshirwan Mustafa, General coordinator of the Movement for Change (Gorran) (born 1944)
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News of the day
Middle Eastern crisis 2026 Iran war 2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations 2026 Iran war ceasefire Iran confirms that it has sent a proposal to the United States...
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United States vice president JD Vance says that progress has been made in talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program. However, he also stated that the U.S. is ready t...
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Regime change efforts in the 2026 Iran war The New York Times reports that the early goal of Israel and the U.S. following the assassination of former supreme leader Ali...
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Gaza war Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip The Israeli Navy intercepts a flotilla boat taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla that was to be headed for the Gaza Strip...
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Syrian conflict A Syrian soldier is killed and at least twelve others are injured in a car bomb explosion in Damascus. (The New Region)
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2026 Lebanon war Israeli airstrikes kill 19 people and injure 34 in the Nabatieh District and the Tyre District, Lebanon. (Al Jazeera) (Al Jazeera)
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Israel seizes control of approximately 1,000 km2 (390 sq mi) of territory across the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and Syria, an area equivalent to roughly 5% of the country's...
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Russo-Ukrainian war Violations of non-combatant airspace during the Russo-Ukrainian war Estonia reports that a Romanian NATO F-16 fighter jet shot down a drone, suspecte...
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