On March 19, 1889, Carl Robert Jakobson, an influential Estonian national movement leader and social figure, died. He had fallen seriously ill with pneumonia in the spring of 1882, and there were suspicions among the Estonians that his death was not entirely natural due to the apparent health of such a strong man at the time. Jakobson is buried at the family graveyard in Kurgja, and his widow and daughters were part of the German congregation in Vändra. In 1948, a museum was established in Kurgja to commemorate his contributions to Estonian society.

The article also recalls significant historical events that took place in Estonia on March 19 across different years. In 1583, the first Jesuits arrived in Tartu, marking an important phase in the cultural and religious history of Estonia. This included prominent figures like Giovanni Paolo Campana and various priests who would influence religious teachings in the region.

Additionally, in 1917, the Russian Provisional Government appointed Jaan Poska as the first Estonian commissioner of the Estonian Governorate. This marked a shift in local governance as the former civil governor, Pyotr Verjovkin, transferred power to Poska. These events illustrate Estonia's turbulent history during transitions of power and highlight the significant contributions of leaders like Jakobson and Poska in the shaping of modern Estonia.