On this day...(19th of May): Buff History #otd

Added: 2026-05-23

[00:00:00]Today in 1536, [music] Anne Boleyn was executed at the Tower of London after being convicted of treason, becoming one of the most infamous victims of Henry VIII's court.

[00:00:08]In 1643, [music] the Battle of Rocroi was fought during the Thirty Years' War, where a French victory helped end Spain's military dominance [music] in Europe. In 1921, the Emergency Quota Act was signed into law [music] in the United States, creating strict immigration quotas based on nationality.

[00:00:24]And in 1962, Marilyn Monroe famously [music] sang "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden, creating one of the most iconic pop culture moments of the 20th century.

[00:00:34]Do you know any other historical events that occurred on this day?

[00:00:38]Comment them below.