Day Guide for Wednesday June 19th 2024

This is our day guide for Wednesday June 19th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 171 of 2024.

Holidays on June 19th 2024

International: Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a federal holiday and state holiday in several states. It commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African American slaves reached Galveston

International: Eid Al Adha Holiday. Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

Trinidad and Tobago: Labor Day. A labour uprising on 19 June 1937 marked the start of the modern trade union movement

Uruguay: Artigas' Birthday. José Gervasio Artigas was born in Montevideo on June 19th 1764. He became a soldier and revolutionary leader in the fight for independence from Spain.

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Observances on June 19th 2024

United Nations: Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Day
USA: National Martini Day
China: Father's Day
USA: Juneteenth
International: World Sickle Cell Awareness Day

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