Historical Events
Film & TV History
First debate for a decade in Congress over reparations for slavery with Danny Glover one of the witnesses
Event of Interest
Oklahoma writer Joy Harjo is named the first Native American US Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress
- UN says over 70 million people in the world are displaced, asylum seekers or refugees around the world, their highest-ever number in 70 years
- US NXIVM sex cult leader Keith Raniere found guilty in New York court of racketeering, sex trafficking and child pornography
- US Senators receive a classified briefing on possible UFO sightings by the US Navy
Famous Deaths
- Anthony Hedges, British light music and orchestral composer (Humberside Cantata), dies at 88
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About June 19, 2019
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
#1 Song: I Don't Care - Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber
