1. The Battle of Nashville took place on December 15-16, 1864, but it was on December 19 that the Confederate army officially retreated from the city, marking the end of major Confederate operations in Tennessee during the Civil War.

2. On December 19, 1843, the famous Nashville Whig newspaper published an editorial by its editor, William Giles Harding, calling for the annexation of Texas to the United States, which became a highly controversial and divisive issue in American politics for years to come.

3. December 19, 1929, marks the birth of born William E. "Bud" Wendell, who is best known for creating the famous "We're Going to Disney World!" ad campaign for Disney Parks in 1987, which has become an iconic catchphrase in popular culture.

4. On December 19, 1953, the Memphis-based Sun Records released "That's All Right" by Elvis Presley, a song that marked the beginning of the rock and roll revolution and would lead to Presley becoming one of the most famous entertainers in history.

5. Finally, on December 19, 1992, the Tennessee Titans played their first game in their new home stadium, the Adelphia Coliseum (now known as Nissan Stadium), defeating the New York Giants 10-6. The Titans would go on to make several playoff appearances and even reach the Super Bowl in the following years.