What happened on June 19th in US history
On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas were told they were free. A century and a half later, people across the United States continue to celebrate the day, which is now a federal holiday. This article was originally published in 2020. It was updated in 2023.
What is June 19th in USA
Juneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day) is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Why is America celebrating Juneteenth
A key American historical event finally received federal recognition in recent years: June 19, 1865—the day all people living in the United States, including the formerly enslaved, were officially granted freedom.
What is the meaning of Juneteenth day
Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The name “Juneteenth” references the date of the holiday, combining the words “June” and “nineteenth.”
What happened on June 19th 2008
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Begins
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip went into effect earlier this morning. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert warned Hamas today that the ceasefire was the group's last chance to avoid a major Israeli military attack on the Gaza Strip.
What happened on June 19th 2007
Iraq War: The United States military launches Operation Arrowhead Ripper near Baqubah, Diyala province, with approximately 10,000 troops involved. (Reuters) The Al-Khilani Mosque is bombed, killing 78.
What special day is July 19 in USA
It's National Hot Dog Day, National Daiquiri Day… and much more!
What happened on June 19 2007
Iraq War: The United States military launches Operation Arrowhead Ripper near Baqubah, Diyala province, with approximately 10,000 troops involved. (Reuters) The Al-Khilani Mosque is bombed, killing 78.
When did slavery end in America
December 18, 1865
Dec 18, 1865 CE: Slavery is Abolished. On December 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment was adopted as part of the United States Constitution. The amendment officially abolished slavery, and immediately freed more than 100,000 enslaved people, from Kentucky to Delaware.
Do Americans celebrate Juneteenth
Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth this weekend, the third year since the holiday was given federal status by President Biden in 2021.
Why did Juneteenth happen
Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as "Juneteenth," by the newly freed people in Texas.
When did slavery end
1865
13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Abolition of Slavery (1865)
What happened on June 19 2014
Iraq asks the U.S. for air support against insurgents
Pentagon officials told Congress on Wednesday that the Iraqi government had requested U.S. air power to help repel an offensive by the al Qaeda splinter group ISIS (the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria).
What happened on June 19 2011
2011 Libyan civil war: NATO confirms it killed civilians in an airstrike on a residential neighborhood in Tripoli, as Gaddafi's forces uses artillery fire to kill rebels and civilians in Misrata.
What happened June 19 1987
1987 – Basque separatist group ETA commits one of its most violent attacks, in which a bomb is set off in a supermarket, Hipercor, killing 21 and injuring 45.
What is special day in USA
Federal holidays
Independence Day (July 4) Labor Day (September 1–7, floating Monday) Thanksgiving (November 22–28, floating Thursday) Christmas (December 25)
What happened on July 19 1992
The via D'Amelio bombing (Italian: Strage di via D'Amelio) was a terrorist attack by the Sicilian Mafia, which took place in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, on 19 July 1992.
What year was slavery finally
Slavery was finally abolished in 1848 in french colonies.
Who freed the slaves
President Abraham Lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, as the nation approached its third year of bloody civil war. The proclamation declared "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free."
When were slaves free in America
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, announcing, "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious areas "are, and henceforward shall be free."
What year did slavery start
At the very least, 1619 represented a landmark in the long history of slavery in European colonies, and the beginning stages of what would become the institution of slavery in America.
What happened on 19th June 2017
The 2017 Finsbury Park attack was a terror-attack in Finsbury Park, London, England, on 19 June 2017. A van was driven into pedestrians in Finsbury Park, London, by Darren Osborne, causing one death and injuring at least nine people.
What happened on June 19 1919
Thursday, June 19, 1919
Battle of Cēsis – Estonian and Latvian forces attacked the Baltische Landeswehr near Cēsis, Latvia, in what would be the decisive battle for the Estonian and Latvian wars for independence.
What happened on June 19 1922
June 19, 1922 (Monday)
The New York Times reported that biochemist E. V. McCollum had isolated a new vitamin called Vitamin D which prevented rickets.
Is USA Today National BF day
October 3
National Boyfriend Day falls on October 3. It's a day to let your boyfriend know how much he means to you. National Boyfriend Day reminds everyone with a boyfriend to take special notice of that special someone and how they make your life better.
