Historical Events
Juneteenth
Union General Gordon Granger declares slaves are free in Texas, now the date the end of slavery is celebrated across the US as Juneteenth
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Hugenberg, German right-wing politician, businessman, and media magnate, born in Hanover, Kingdom of Hanover (now Germany) (d. 1951)
- May Whitty, British actress (Mrs Miniver, Suspicion), born in Liverpool, England (d. 1948)
About June 19, 1865
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
