What Happened on June 19?

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EVENTS ON JUNE 19

Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 19, featuring key moments that shaped the world.

Herzegovina uprising (1875–1877)

Year: 1875

The Herzegovinian rebellion against the Ottoman Empire begins.

Maximilian I of Mexico

Year: 1867

Maximilian I of the Second Mexican Empire is executed by a firing squad in Querétaro, Querétaro.

Emancipation Proclamation

Year: 1865

Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Galveston, Texas, United States, are officially informed of their freedom. The anniversary was officially celebrated in Texas and other states as Juneteenth. On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in the United States.

Abraham Lincoln

Year: 1862

President Abraham Lincoln signs the Territorial Slavery Act of 1862, which prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories.

Benito Mussolini

Year: 1903

Benito Mussolini, at the time a radical Socialist, is arrested by Bern police for advocating a violent general strike.

Father's Day

Year: 1910

The first Father's Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington.

1945 El Teniente mining accident

Year: 1945

The Smoke Tragedy left 355 workers dead in the underground copper mine of El Teniente, Chile.

Philadelphia Eagles

Year: 1943

The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL merge for one season due to player shortages caused by World War II.

BIRTHS ON JUNE 19

Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 19, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.

Alan Cranston

Year of birth: 1914

Alan Cranston, American journalist and politician (died 2000)

Lester Flatt

Year of birth: 1914

Lester Flatt, American bluegrass singer-songwriter, guitarist, and mandolin player (died 1979)

Helene Madison

Year of birth: 1913

Helene Madison, American swimmer (died 1970)

Don Gutteridge

Year of birth: 1912

Don Gutteridge, American baseball player and manager (died 2008)

Julius Schwartz

Year of birth: 1915

Julius Schwartz, American publisher and agent (died 2004)

Pat Buttram

Year of birth: 1915

Pat Buttram, American actor (died 1994)

Louis Jourdan

Year of birth: 1921

Louis Jourdan, French-American actor and singer (died 2015)

Yves Robert

Year of birth: 1920

Yves Robert, French actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2002)

DEATHS ON JUNE 19

Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 19, and learn about their lasting influences on history.

Herbert Vaughan

Year of death: 1903

Herbert Vaughan, English cardinal (born 1832)

Francesco Baracca

Year of death: 1918

Francesco Baracca, Italian fighter pilot (born 1888)

Ramón López Velarde

Year of death: 1921

Ramón López Velarde, Mexican poet and author (born 1888)

Hitachiyama Taniemon

Year of death: 1922

Hitachiyama Taniemon, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 19th Yokozuna (born 1874)

Juan Bautista Alberdi

Year of death: 1884

Juan Bautista Alberdi, Argentinian-French politician and diplomat (born 1810)

Ferdinand Stoliczka

Year of death: 1874

Ferdinand Stoliczka, Moravian palaeontologist and ornithologist (born 1838)

Evangelos Zappas

Year of death: 1865

Evangelos Zappas, Greek-Romanian businessman and philanthropist (born 1800)

Maximilian I of Mexico

Year of death: 1867

Maximilian I of Mexico (born 1832)

HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 19

See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 19 around the world.

Juneteenth

Juneteenth (United States)

Public holidays in the Philippines

Feast of Forest (Palawan)

Labour Day

Labour Day (Trinidad and Tobago)

Public holidays in the Philippines

Laguna Day (Laguna)

Sickle cell disease

World Sickle Cell Day (International)

José Gervasio Artigas

Birthday of Jose Gervasio Artigas (Uruguay)

Deodatus of Nevers

Christian feast day: Deodatus (or Didier) of Nevers (or of Jointures)

June 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Christian feast day: June 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

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