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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for June 19, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
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Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for June.
International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).
Events that occurred on June 19 throughout history
President Lincoln signs the Territorial Slavery Act of 1862, prohibiting slavery in all past and present U.S. territories.
President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Valley Grant Act granting Yosemite Valley to California, creating the state-controlled park for the public.
Two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Texas are officially informed of their freedom. The anniversary officially became known as Juneteenth.
DeFord Bailey becomes the first Black to to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Known as the "Harmonica Wizard," Bailey was a pioneering old-time and blues musician.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs The Communication Act of 1934, establishing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Act combined and organized federal regulation of telephone, telegraph, and radio communications. It to oversee these industries.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merge for one season due to player shortages during by World War II.
People born on June 19
American shipbuilder who founded the In 1894 he built the Webb Academy and Home for Shipbuilders (now the Webb Institute).
Socialite who married Prince Edward (formerly King Edward VIII). Her status as a divorcée caused a constitutional crisis that led to Edward's abdication.
Poet and author of The Coming American and The House by the Side of the Road.
Singer of the hit songs Straight Up and Opposites Attract.
Actor fondly remembered as the sidekick of Gene Autry and for his role as Mr. Haney in Green Acres.
Archaeologist and historian with a special interest in biblical archaeology. He is the author of several books, including The Hidden Scrolls, David and Solomon: In Search of the Bible's Sacred Kings and the Roots of the Western Tradition, and The Archaeology of Israel.
Pharmacologist who discovered the first drugs for hypertension and gout.
MLB player nicknamed the "Iron Horse". He is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder who was known as the "First Lady of the Turf".
Inventor of a computerized telephone switching method that enabled better service during peak calling times.
Founder Dodgeball and Foursquare (social networking sites).
Lead singer of the rock band Heart.
