1) In 1826, the first church in Detroit, the First Presbyterian Church, was organized on May 19th.

2) On May 19, 1903, the Michigan State Federation of Labor was formed in Saginaw, with William D. Mahon as its first president. This organization played a significant role in advancing workers' rights in Michigan.

3) The first automobile race in Michigan took place on May 19th, 1905, from Detroit to Mount Clemens and back. It was won by A.L. Welch in a Winton touring car.

4) On this day in 1951, the Mackinac Bridge Authority was established to oversee the construction of the Mackinac Bridge, which would connect the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan.

5) In 1996, the Guinness World Record for the longest picnic table was set in Northville, Michigan on May 19th. The table was 615 feet long and seated over 500 people.