This Day in History - May 19, 1935 was the day that Lawrence of Arabia died in a motorcycle accident trying to avoid two boys on bicycles. To find out more about the accident and the effects of his death watch this video.

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This Day in History: 05/19/1935 - Lawrence of Arabia Dies

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