On This Day: May 19

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
May 19, 2023
Teen Says He Was 'Just Lucky' With Shot That Saved Sister
A 13-year-old boy in Michigan is being praised for his heroism—and his incredible aim.  Keep reading >>
 
May 19, 2022
Dubya Makes 'Freudian Slip of the Century'
It's been awhile since we were treated to a Bushism, but the internet is once again delivering.  Keep reading >>
 
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May 19, 2021
Girl Reported Odd Encounter. Weeks Later, Something Worse
That she escaped was incredible.  Keep reading >>
 
May 19, 2020
Twilight Actor Dead at 30
An actor best known for his role in the 2008 Twilight film was found dead in his Las Vegas condo Wednesday, as was his girlfriend.  Keep reading >>
 
May 19, 2019
Columbine Survivor Found Dead
Twenty years after he hid under a library table and managed to survive the Columbine school shooting, Austin Eubanks has been found dead at the age of 37, reports CNN.  Keep reading >>
 
 
May 19, 2018
Harry Cursed at the Altar —and Broke a 30-Year Tradition
In case you slept in, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had an understated, private get-together Saturday morning and got married among friends at City Hall.  Keep reading >>
 
May 19, 2017
Weiner Cries in Court as He Pleads Guilty
Anthony Weiner has an unfortunate new title to go with "disgraced congressman."  Keep reading >>
 
May 19, 2016
Home Depot Worker's Anti-Trump Hat Spurs Racist Tirade
A Staten Island college student says she's had racist statements and even death threats hurled at her online since she wore an anti-Trump hat to her job at Home Depot over the weekend, the Staten Island Advance reports.  Keep reading >>
 
May 19, 2015
Waffle House Diners Wowed by 5-Year-Old's Selfless Act
Josiah Duncan isn't just any 5-year-old.  Keep reading >>
 
May 19, 2014
Families Slam 'Crass' 9/11 Museum Gift Shop
The National 9/11 Memorial and Museum opened last week to survivors, first responders, and relatives of victims—and some of them were shocked to find a gift shop on the premises hawking things like mugs, mousepads, and key chains.  Keep reading >>