On November 19th:

 1493  Christopher Columbus Discovers Puerto Rico

On this day in 1493, during his second voyage to the Americas, Christopher Columbus discovered the island of Puerto Rico. This marked a crucial moment in the exploration and interaction between Europe and the Caribbean.

 1863  President Lincoln Delivers the Gettysburg Address

President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19th, 1863, during the dedication ceremony of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His poignant words are considered one of the greatest speeches in American history.

 1911  The Doom Bar Shipwreck

The clipper ship “Hera” ran aground on the Doom Bar sandbank off the coast of Cornwall, England, on November 19th, 1911. This maritime disaster became a legendary event, and the shipwreck is still visible during low tide.