Today in History for June 19th

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Today in History for June 19thHighlights of this day in history: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed; Father's Day first celebrated in the U.S.; The event behind 'Juneteenth'; Author Salman Rushdie born; NBA draft pick Len Bias dies; Entertainer Paula Adbul born. (June 19)
 
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June 19th: Here is a look at some major events that took place on this day in history| Oneindia News 01:52

 On June 19, 1862, Congress prohibited slavery in all current and future United States territories, and President Lincoln signed the legislation. while Slaves in the District of Columbia were freed on April 16, 1862, and their owners were compensated. Writer Ahmed Salman Rushdie a British Indian...