1. On July 19, 1943, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (predecessor to NASA) approved a proposal to build a rocket research center in Minnesota. The facility was established in 1944 in Minneapolis and played a crucial role in advancing rocketry technology during World War II.

2. In 1857, a tornado ripped through the town of Minneapolis on July 19, killing two people and causing extensive damage. This event was one of the earliest recorded tornadoes in Minnesota history and led to increased awareness of severe weather in the area.

3. On July 19, 1894, the Great Hinckley Fire began in Pine County, Minnesota, and burned nearly 400 square miles of land, killing over 400 people. This disaster remains one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in American history.

4. In 1963, the Minnesota Orchestra performed a concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on July 19, marking the orchestra's first appearance on the West Coast. The Minnesota Orchestra has since become one of the most acclaimed orchestras in the world and continues to tour internationally.

5. On July 19, 2016, the Minnesota Lynx women's basketball team won their 10th consecutive game, tying a WNBA record. The Lynx went on to win their fourth championship later that season and established themselves as one of the most dominant teams in the league's history.