Historical Events
- The British Royal Family, which has had strong German ties since George I, renounces its German names and titles and adopts the name of Windsor
Famous Birthdays
- Joshua Nkomo, Zimbabwean revolutionary (ZAPU), and Matabeleland politician (Vice-President of Zimbabwe, 1990-99), born in Matopos, Southern Rhodesia (d. 1999)
About June 19, 1917
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
