What happend on 19th June

18.06
20.06
1949

NASCAR sanctions the first "strictly stock" race, which will evolve into the modern Nextel Cup. Jim Roper wins the event.

1944

The Battle of the Philippine Sea took place, where the United States Navy sank 3 Japanese aircraft carriers and shot down almost 400 aircraft in what was called The Marianas Turkey Shoot.

1943

Race riots occur in Beaumont, Texas, United States.

1934

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is established. The FCC regulates radio and television broadcasts. (see the Communications Act of 1934.)

1912

The eight-hour work day is established in the United States.

1893

Lizzie Borden is acquitted of murder.

1870

After all of the Southern States are formally readmitted to the United States of America, the Confederate States of America (a/k/a the CSA) ceases to exist.

1867

Maximilian I of the Mexican Empire is executed by a firing squad in Querétaro, Querétaro.

1865

Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Galveston, Texas, United States, are finally informed of their freedom. The anniversary is henceforth unofficially celebrated as Juneteenth.

1862

Slavery is banned in U.S territories.