On May 19, various significant historical events occurred, including the lethal Matewan Massacre in 1920, where coal miners clashed with private security guards over union rights. This date also marks the execution of Anne Boleyn in 1536 after being convicted of adultery, a pivotal moment in Tudor history. Other notable occurrences include President Harding signing the Emergency Quota Act in 1921, which established immigration quotas, and Marilyn Monroe's infamous rendition of 'Happy Birthday' to JFK in 1962, a moment still remembered in American pop culture.
Ten people were killed in 1920 during a gun battle in Matewan, West Virginia, as coal miners fought against security guards for their union rights.
On May 19, 1536, Anne Boleyn was beheaded after being found guilty of adultery, marking a significant and tragic moment in English history.
The Emergency Quota Act, signed by President Harding in 1921, imposed national quotas for immigrants, shaping U.S. immigration policy.
In 1962, Marilyn Monroe famously sang 'Happy Birthday' to President Kennedy at a fundraiser, creating one of pop culture's iconic moments.
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