On this day, in 1770, Louis XVI marries Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria in a proxy ceremony. They would not meet in person until 14th May. Pictured is a contemporary illustration of the wedding ceremony which took place on 16th May – with them both in attendance.
And *absolutely nothing else* of importance happened on 19th April. Nothing at all…right?
Le Régiment Gatinois 