Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 19 May 1994

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After continuing at dangerous and uncontrolled speeds of up to 135 kilometres per hour for nearly 6.5 kilometres the first coach derailed, causing a pile-up and resultant fire. Because of the fire and impact only 425 of the 675 troops killed could be identified.
(12 December 1917)

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BirthFactDeath (-) Thursday 19th of May 1994 32 years, 0 months and 21 days ago
Cyclist Luis Ocaña born as Jesús Luis Ocaña Pernía commits suicide by a shot in the head at the age of 49 in Nogaro, Gers, France. Ocaña was depressed over financial matters and was also suffering from liver cirrhosis, hepatitis C and cancer.