June 19: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2022: Juneteenth National Independence Day commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is now a federal holiday in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the nation's civil rights history.
• 2020: On June 19, 2020, animal rights advocate Regan Russell was fatally struck by a transport truck outside a pig slaughterhouse in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Her death occurred while she was peacefully protesting and bearing witness to animals being transported to slaughter, drawing significant attention to animal welfare issues and the risks faced by activists.
• 2019: Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's wealthiest businessman, has committed to covering tuition fees for the 2019 Shantou University incoming class through his charitable foundation for up to five additional years.
• 2010: Roberto Alomar, legendary Toronto Blue Jays second baseman, is inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame alongside Paul Quantrill, Calvin Griffith, and Allan Roth, celebrating significant contributors to Canadian baseball.
• 2007: El Fary, a prominent Spanish singer who was born in 1937, passes away, marking the end of an era in Spanish musical history.
• 2003: Laura Sadler, a British television actress, was born in 1980. While details about her specific career achievements are limited in this record, her birth year is noted.
• 2001: John Heyer was a notable Australian documentary filmmaker who made significant contributions to the genre during the mid-20th century. Born in 1916, he was known for his innovative storytelling and capturing important aspects of Australian life and culture through film.
• 1996: In a significant moment for post-Soviet Russia, Boris Yeltsin secured victory in the first round of the presidential elections, demonstrating his political resilience and popular support during a transformative period in Russian political history.
• 1993: William Golding, the renowned British novelist, Nobel Prize in Literature winner, and author of the seminal work 'Lord of the Flies', passed away on June 19, 1993, at the age of 81. Golding was celebrated for his profound exploration of human nature, particularly the inherent darkness and potential for violence within civilization. His most famous novel, published in 1954, remains a critical examination of human behavior and societal structures.
• 1979: On June 19, 1979, Billy Martin was reinstated as manager of the New York Yankees, drawing a massive crowd of 36,211 fans to witness his return. Martin, known for his fiery temperament and strategic baseball management, was a controversial but beloved figure in Yankees history. His return highlighted the team's tumultuous management dynamics during this era.

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June 19th marks the 170th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 171st in case of leap years).

There are 195 days remaining until the end of the year.

June 19th is the 19th day of the month of June.

What day of the week is June 19?

On June 19th, 2025 the day of the week is Thursday.

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The zodiac sign associated with June 19th is Gemini according to the Western Zodiac.

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