19 May 1655 May 18, 2021 Author: Staff The Invasion of Jamaica begins during the Anglo-Spanish War. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords: but, like all other pleasures immoderately enjoyed, the excesses of hope must be expiated by pain; and expectations improperly indulged must end in disappointment." Samuel Johnson — Click here for more from Samuel Johnson Related posts: 16 October 1968 4 October 1927 27 December 1845 3 February 1534 21 January 1960 20 October 1803 19 May 1743 Categories: History Tags: 1655, 19 May