International observance days, weeks, and months for June 19, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
June 19, 2027 celebrates World Martini Day, plus 4 more. World Martini Day falls on the third Saturday in June each year. Around the world martini lover's are shaking up their gin to enjoy this unique beverage with a twist. Join us as we learn a few facts about the martini and help you understand why we raise a glass to this summertime beverage holiday.
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Slow down. In fact, try moseying around on June 19 because it's World Sauntering Day. This child National Day counters the attention given to jogging and encourages people to stroll, ramble, and wander.
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On the third Saturday in June, we celebrate International Surfing Day. This gnarly International Day celebrates surfing and it's lifestyle, plus brings awareness to beaches and coastal environments around the world.
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June 19 is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The international awareness day is observed annually to increase public knowledge and an understanding of sickle cell disease, and the challenges experienced by patients, their families, and caregivers.
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Every year on June 19, the Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict raises awareness for conflict-related sexual violence. Today, we honors all victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world.
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American shipbuilder who founded the In 1894 he built the Webb Academy and Home for Shipbuilders (now the Webb Institute).
Poet and author of The Coming American and The House by the Side of the Road.
Thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder who was known as the "First Lady of the Turf".
Socialite who married Prince Edward (formerly King Edward VIII). Her status as a divorcée caused a constitutional crisis that led to Edward's abdication.
MLB player nicknamed the "Iron Horse". He is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Events that occurred on June 19 throughout history
President Lincoln signs the Territorial Slavery Act of 1862, prohibiting slavery in all past and present U.S. territories.
President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Valley Grant Act granting Yosemite Valley to California, creating the state-controlled park for the public.
Two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Texas are officially informed of their freedom. The anniversary officially became known as Juneteenth.
Spokane, WA, celebrates the nation's first Father's Day.
DeFord Bailey becomes the first Black to to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Known as the "Harmonica Wizard," Bailey was a pioneering old-time and blues musician.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs The Communication Act of 1934, establishing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Act combined and organized federal regulation of telephone, telegraph, and radio communications. It to oversee these industries.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merge for one season due to player shortages during by World War II.