This is our day guide for Wednesday June 19th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
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.Observances on June 19th 2024
United Nations: Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Day
A day to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world.
USA: National Martini Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Martini Day
China: Father's Day
The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.
USA: Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African American slaves reached Galveston, Texas.
International: World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
Join the fight on World Sickle Cell Awareness Day to elevate understanding and advocate for those affected by this genetic disease.June 18th 2024 | Go to Today | June 20th 2024
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| General Information for June 19th 2024 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 171 of 2024 | |
| 195 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 25 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the English founder of the Girl Guides, dies (b. 1889). | |
| 1953 - Ethel and Julius Rosenberg are executed for atomic espionage. | |
| 1927 - The first race on the Nurburgring motor-racing circuit takes place; German driver Rudolf Caracciola wins. | |
| 1903 - The baseball legend Lou Gehrig is born. |
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