1. On November 19, 1863, Union General William T. Sherman began his "March to the Sea" campaign, which ultimately devastated much of Georgia and the surrounding area, including parts of Alabama.

2. On November 19, 1963, the iconic Birmingham Sixteenth Street Baptist Church was bombed, killing four young girls and injuring many others. This tragic event helped to galvanize the Civil Rights movement and bring attention to the ongoing struggle against racial injustice in the South.

3. November 19 is also known as National Rural Health Day, which celebrates the critical role that rural healthcare providers play in communities across Alabama and the U.S. as a whole.

4. On November 19, 1895, a group of medical professionals in Montgomery, Alabama, founded the National Medical Association (NMA), the largest and oldest national organization of African American healthcare professionals in the U.S.

5. In Montgomery, Alabama, November 19 marks the annual celebration of "Educator Day," which honors teachers and other education professionals in the state who have made a lasting impact on the lives of their students. This event is typically accompanied by various ceremonies and public recognition of outstanding educators.