1904, 19 May
Following the kidnapping yesterday of the American citizen by Raizuli's 150-strong gang of bandits, more Europeans are taken.
1930, 19 May
White women achieve suffrage in South Africa.
1949, 19 May
Egypt agrees to a British plan to dam the White Nile in Uganda.
1963, 19 May
As part of the process towards independence (12 December 1963) Kenya holds a general election.
1968, 19 May
Following the announced secession by Biafra from Nigeria and the subsequent government backed invasion, the Biafran city Port Harcourt is taken by Federal troops.
1977, 19 May
President Jomo Kenyatta bans big-game hunting in Kenya in an attempt to conserve wildlife.
1986, 19 May
South African troops carry out raids in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
