NATIONAL GARFIELD THE CAT DAY
June 19 is National Garfield the Cat Day to honor the fictional cartoon character, Garfield. Jim Davis created the comic strip Garfield and the title's protagonist, a tabby cat by the same name. The observance celebrates Garfield and the entertainment he brings us. Read more...
NATIONAL WATCH DAY
On June 19 we learn about National Watch Day and recognize an industry that has been around for more than 500 years and is steadily evolving. Choosing a watch is very personal as the choices are vast and numerous. Even with the advent of smartphones and smartwatches, the classic wristwatch signals individual taste, culture, and a rich history that cannot be disputed. Read more...
NATIONAL FreeBSD DAY
National FreeBSD Day on June 19 commemorates the launch date of an innovative technology that many of us use every day. Read more...
JUNETEENTH
Each year on June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth to commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The celebration takes place each year on June 19th, recognizing an event that took place in Texas in 1865. Read more...
WORLD SAUNTERING DAY
Slow down. In fact, try moseying around on June 19 because it's World Sauntering Day. The day counters the attention given to jogging and encourages people to stroll, ramble, and wander. Read more...
On Deck for June 20, 2024
National Days
SUMMER BEGINS
NATIONAL SEASHELL DAY
NATIONAL KOUIGN AMANN DAY
NATIONAL HIKE WITH A GEEK DAY
NATIONAL AMERICAN EAGLE DAY
ANNE AND SAMANTHA DAY
NATIONAL VANILLA MILKSHAKE DAY
NATIONAL ICE CREAM SODA DAY
June 19th Celebrated History
1846
The first modern baseball game is played between the New York Knickerbockers and the New York Nine. Using an established set of rules to define the game, the Nine defeated the Knickerbockers 23-1.
1910
Washington state celebrates the first Father's Day in the United States.
1934
The Communication Act of 1934 establishes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC replaced the Federal Radio Commission.
1949
The Charlotte Speedway in North Carolina hosted the first NASCAR Strictly Stock race.
1953
Convicted spies, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are executed by electrocution at the Sing Sing Prison in Ossining, New York.
1963
Valentina Tereshkova returns to Earth aboard the Vostok 6. The first woman to travel in space spent 71 hours orbiting the Earth.
June 19th Celebrated Birthdays
Lou Gehrig - 1903
The American first baseman played 17 seasons with the New York Yankee. His superior batting ability gained him the nickname "The Iron Horse."
Salman Rushdie - 1947
Born in India, the British author published his 18th book in 2019. Some of his works include The Jaguar Smile, The Satanic Verses, and Quichotte.
Phylicia Rashad - 1948
Best known for her roles as Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show and Carol Clarke in This is Us. She is also the sister of actress Debbie Allen. Rashad joined her sister on the set of Grey's Anatomy in 2021 for one episode.
Kathleen Turner - 1954
The American actress gained prominence in the 1980s with films such as Romancing the Stone and The War of the Roses.
Paula Abdul - 1962
The American singer, songwriter, choreographer, and actress rose to fame in the 1980s after a stint as a Laker Girl and the squad's head choreographer. Her first hits included "Forever Your Girl" and "Head over Heels". She also serves as a judge on American Idol as well as several other competition shows.
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