Today in “Hidden” History is a daily listing of important but little-known events illustrating the range of innovators, contributors, or incidents excluded from formal history lessons or common knowledge. Hidden history is intended not as an exhaustive review, but merely as an illustration of how popular narratives "hide" many matters of fundamental importance. Bookmark this page and check daily to quickly expand your knowledge. Suggest entries for Today in “Hidden” History by clicking the Contact Us link. Entries for March 19:
| Date | Type | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1883 |  African American inventor Jan Ernst Matzeliger is issued US Patent # 274,307, for his invention of the automatic shoe lasting machine. The machine substantially automated the production of shoes, cutting the cost by over half and creating the mass produced shoe industry. Learn more. | |
| 1891 |  Earl Warren, who served as Chief Justice of the United States from 1953 to 1969, is born. The "Warren Court" presided over major advances in American constitutional jurisprudence, especially in regard to civil rights. Warren wrote the majority opinions in landmark cases such as Brown v. Board of Education (1954), Reynolds v. Sims (1964), Miranda v. Arizona (1966), and Loving v. Virginia (1967). Learn more. |
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