1. In 1921, the Cedar Rapids Country Club was officially opened. The club is known for its beautiful golf course and has hosted several important golf tournaments over the years.

2. On November 19, 1942, the University of Iowa's football team played their first home game under the new floodlights at Iowa Stadium (now Kinnick Stadium). The Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Gophers 16-0 in front of a record crowd of over 57,000 fans.

3. The famous Iowa City literary journal, The Iowa Review, was founded on November 19, 1970. The journal has published works by many well-known writers, including Joyce Carol Oates, James Dickey, and Margaret Atwood.

4. In 2008, Iowa Governor Chet Culver declared November 19 as "Girls & Women in Sports Day" in Iowa. The day is meant to celebrate the achievements of female athletes and encourage young girls to participate in sports.

5. On November 19, 2016, the Iowa Hawkeyes football team defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 28-0. The win secured Iowa's spot in the Big Ten Championship game, where they would eventually fall to Penn State.