1978 - The Garfield comic strip (starring that famous lasagna eating cat) is first launched.
1947 - The first plane, the P-80 (test plane), flown by Albert Boyd, is the first to exceed 600 mph.
1941 - First televised championship boxing match: Joe Louis vs Billy Conn
1910 - Father's Day is celebrated for first time in Spokane, Washington.
1862 - Slavery is outlawed in the US territories by Congress
This Day In Business
1934 - The Communications Act of 1934 is entered into law by President Roosevelt replacing the Federal Radio Commission with the FCC.
1973 - The stage version of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" opens in London.
1961 - Oil rich country Kuwait gains independence from the United Kingdom.
1986 - Len Bias, college basketball player headed to Celtics, dies tragically of drug overdose
June 19th Holiday
Juneteenth - Commemorates the announcement of freedom for slaves in the state of Texas, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day
Today's Birthday Trivia
She has claimed to be a big fan of the shows Gossip Girl, House, and The Office. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the June 19 Birthday Horoscope.
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