1. The Battle of Mobile Bay: On February 19, 1864, Confederate forces launched an unsuccessful attempt to break the Union naval blockade of the port of Mobile, Alabama, during the American Civil War. The battle ultimately resulted in a Union victory and marked a significant turning point in the war.

2. George Washington Carver's Birthday: On February 19, 1864, the renowned African American scientist and inventor George Washington Carver was born into slavery in Diamond, Missouri. Carver went on to become one of the most important figures in the field of botany and agriculture, pioneering new methods for soil conservation and crop rotation.

3. Alabama's First Governor: On February 19, 1819, William Wyatt Bibb was sworn in as the first governor of the state of Alabama. Bibb served as governor for just over two years before his untimely death in a riding accident, but his tenure saw the establishment of many of the state's early institutions and infrastructure.

4. Civil Rights Demonstrations: On February 19, 1965, a group of civil rights activists staged a sit-in at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery to protest voter suppression and other discriminatory practices towards African Americans. The demonstration became known as "Bloody Sunday" after state troopers violently attacked the protesters with tear gas and clubs.

5. Julie Crocker's Historic Election: On February 19, 1974, Julie Crocker became the first woman elected to the Alabama State Senate, representing the Birmingham metro area. Crocker went on to serve three terms in the Senate and was a champion of education, women's rights, and environmental issues during her time in office.