Today in News History
On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1027, Romuald, Italian mystic and saint (born 951) passed away. In 1542, Leo Jud, Swiss theologian and reformer (born 1482) passed away. In 1747, Nader Shah, Persian leader (born 1688) passed away. In 1865, Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Galveston, Texas, United States, are officially informed of their freedom. The anniversary was officially celebrated in Texas and other states as Juneteenth. On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in the United States. In 1910, The first Father's Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington. In 1945, Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese politician, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1965, Sabine Braun, German heptathlete was born. In 1968, Timothy Morton, American philosopher and academic was born. In 1984, Lee Krasner, American painter and educator (born 1908) passed away. In 1988, Pope John Paul II canonizes 117 Vietnamese Martyrs. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
First Juneteenth celebration was held in Houston, Rice scholar says
Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon

Recently published research in the Journal of Texas History reveals that the first anniversary celebration to mark Juneteenth was held in Houston in 1866, not Galveston.
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