1. On November 19, 1828, the shipwreck of the Catherine Douglas occurred off the coast of Machias. The ship was carrying a load of lumber and was driven onto the rocks in a storm. The crew was able to safely escape, but the ship was a total loss.

2. November 19, 1861, marked the opening of the first session of the Maine State Legislature during the American Civil War. Governor Israel Washburn Jr. addressed the legislature, calling for support of the Union and the war effort.

3. In 1917, November 19 was the date of the Battle of Cambrai during World War I. Maine soldiers were among the troops who fought in this battle, which was the first time tanks were used in large-scale combat.

4. November 19, 1957, was the date of a major snowstorm in Maine that caused significant damage and disrupted transportation. The storm dumped as much as 25 inches of snow in some parts of the state, causing power outages and blocking roads.

5. On November 19, 1983, the Maine State Museum opened in Augusta. The museum houses exhibits and artifacts related to Maine history and culture, including displays on natural history, Native American culture, and the state's role in the Civil War.