1. In 1946, on July 19, the first-ever international folk music festival was held in Middlebury. Over 400 performers from 27 different countries participated in the festival.

2. On July 19, 1914, the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury admitted its first-ever patient. The hospital was established to provide treatment for individuals with mental illnesses and operated for over 100 years before being replaced by a new facility in 2019.

3. In 1985, on July 19, Lake Champlain experienced a massive algal bloom that covered over 1,000 square miles of the lake. The event was caused by a combination of warm temperatures, calm winds, and an excess of nutrients in the water.

4. On July 19, 1970, the Burke Mountain Academy was founded in East Burke. The academy is a renowned ski school that has produced numerous world-class athletes, including Olympic medalists and World Cup champions.

5. In 1870, on July 19, the Vermont Academy of Science and Arts was established in Montpelier. The organization, which is now known as the Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences, promotes scientific research and education in the state.