July 19

1848
The first women's rights convention, called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia C. Mott, was held in Seneca Falls, New York.

1870
The Franco-Prussian war began.

1941
Winston Churchill was the first to use the two-finger "V is for Victory" sign.

1966
Fifty year-old singer Frank Sinatra married 21-year-old actress Mia Farrow.

1984
Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman nominated for the vice-presidency by a major political party.

1993
President Clinton announced the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy regarding gays in the military.

1997
We became "The MR" and "the MRS"! Happy 9th Anniversary, Honey!!!!!!