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June 19 has seen some powerful moments across centuries. Here are a few highlights:

1865 – Juneteenth: Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of slavery, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This day is now celebrated as Juneteenth, a U.S. federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.

1953 – Rosenbergs Executed: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg became the first American civilians executed for espionage during peacetime, accused of passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union.

1963 – Valentina Tereshkova Returns: The first woman in space, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, safely returned to Earth after her historic mission aboard Vostok 6.

2016 – NBA History: The Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, won their first NBA championship by defeating the Golden State Warriors in a dramatic Game 7.