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Anniversaries in American history that fall on May 19.

1963 · Events / Protests & Movements
Birmingham campaign
Police dogs and fire hoses turned on protesters; broadcast nationally; shocks the country
Civil Rights Movement
1961 · Events / Protests & Movements
Freedom Rides begin
Interracial groups ride interstate buses into the South; met with violent attacks
Civil Rights Movement