1. Kentucky became a state: On February 19, 1792, Kentucky was officially admitted as the 15th state in the United States. The state was originally part of Virginia, but after years of contention, it gained its independence and became its own state.

2. The Battle of Mill Springs: On February 19, 1862, the Battle of Mill Springs took place during the American Civil War. The Confederate forces made a surprise attack on Union forces, but were eventually defeated, giving the Union control of the region.

3. Muhammad Ali was born: On February 19, 1942, boxing legend Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali went on to become one of the most celebrated athletes of all time, winning multiple heavyweight titles and becoming a cultural icon.

4. The Kentucky State Capitol was dedicated: On February 19, 1910, the Kentucky State Capitol building was officially dedicated in Frankfort. The building, which was designed in the Beaux-Arts style, is still in use today as the seat of the state government.

5. The “Kentucky Meat Shower”: On February 19, 1876, a strange phenomena occurred in Bath County, Kentucky. A shower of meat fell from the sky, baffling locals and sparking a great deal of scientific curiosity. The cause of the phenomenon was never conclusively determined, but it remains one of the strangest events in Kentucky’s history.