Juneteenth – Juneteenth is an African American celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all slaves were free.
World Sickle Cell Day – World Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19 every year to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict – This day is observed on June 19 to raise awareness about the devastating impact of sexual violence in conflict zones and to promote the need to prevent and address it.
National Watch Day – National Watch Day is celebrated on June 19 every year to commemorate the invention of the wristwatch and to appreciate the various types and styles of watches.
National Martini Day – National Martini Day is celebrated on June 19 every year to honor the classic cocktail that is made with gin or vodka and vermouth, garnished with an olive or a twist.
325 AD: The original Nicene Creed, a statement of Christian faith, was adopted at the First Council of Nicaea.
1865: Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced that all slaves in Texas were free, an event now celebrated as Juneteenth.
1910: The first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington.
1953: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed for conspiracy to commit espionage, becoming the first U.S. civilians to be executed for such a crime.
1978: Garfield, a comic strip created by Jim Davis, was first published.
2012: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange sought asylum in the Embassy of Ecuador in London.
