JUNETEENTH
Each year on June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth to commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.
#Juneteenth
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 still steadily evolving.
#NationalWatchDay
NATIONAL FreeBSD DAY
National FreeBSD Day on June 19 commemorates the launch date of an innovative technology that many of us use every day. Join us as we explain more about this free and open-sourced program that allows us to use our electronics.
#FreeBSDDay
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.
#GarfieldTheCatDay
WORLD SAUNTERING DAY
Slow down. In fact, try moseying around on June 19 because it's World Sauntering Day. This child National Day counters the attention given to jogging and encourages people to stroll, ramble, and wander.
#WorldSaunteringDay
Coming on June 20, 2025
National Days
SUMMER BEGINS
NATIONAL HIKE WITH A GEEK DAY
NATIONAL SEASHELL DAY
NATIONAL KOUIGN AMANN DAY
ANNE AND SAMANTHA DAY
NATIONAL TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY
NATIONAL AMERICAN EAGLE DAY
NATIONAL VANILLA MILKSHAKE DAY
NATIONAL ICE CREAM SODA DAY
Notable Birthdays for June 19
Sam Walter Foss (1858-1911) - Poet and author of The Coming American and The House by the Side of the Road.
Gladys Mills Phipps (1883-1970) - Thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder who was known as the "First Lady of the Turf".
Wallis Simpson (1896-1986) - Socialite who married Prince Edward (formerly King Edward VIII).
Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig (1903-1914) - MLB player nicknamed the "Iron Horse" and considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Karl H. Beyer Jr. (1914-1996) - Pharmacologist who discovered the first drugs for hypertension and gout.
Pat Buttram (1915-1994) - Actor fondly remembered as the sidekick of Gene Autry and the role as Mr. Haney in Green Acres.
Erna Schneider Hoover (1926-Still Living) - Inventor of a computerized telephone switching method that enabled better service during peak calling times.
Neil Asher Silberman (1950-Still Living) - Biblical archaeologist.
Ann Wilson (1950-Still Living) - Lead singer of the rock band Heart.
Paula Abdul (1962-Still Living) - Singer of the hit songs Straight Up and Opposites Attract.
Dennis Crowley (1976-Still Living) - Co-founder of Foursquare.
Memorable Events for June 19
1862 - President Lincoln signs the Territorial Slavery Act of 1862 (Emancipation Proclamation), prohibiting slavery in all past and present U.S. territories.
1865 - Two after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves Texas are officially informed of their freedom. The anniversary officially became known as Juneteenth.
1910 - Spokane, WA, celebrates the first Father's Day.
1926 - DeFord Bailey becomes the first Black to to perform on the Grand Ole Opry.
1934 - The FCC is established after Congress passes The Communications Act of 1934.
1937 - The second recording of the two legendary sessions by Delta Blues musician Robert Johnson occurs in a studio in Dallas, TX.
1943 - The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merge for one season due to player shortages during by World War II.
1960 - THe first NASCAR race is held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
2018 - The 10,000,000th U.S. Patent is issued.
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