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Famous Quote Said On June 19
And so the administration, I think, has said to the American people that it is a generational commitment to Iraq.
Condoleezza Rice, 2005
June 19 In History

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.
This Day in Entertainment
1973 - The stage version of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" opens in London.
This Day in Geography
1961 - Oil rich country Kuwait gains independence from the United Kingdom.
This Day in Sports
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 United States, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day

Today's Famous Birthdays Battle
Craig Ferguson vs Dennis Hopper - Who do you like more?

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