On This Day - June 19 Jun 19, 2024 4:15:59 GMT -6 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by NerdiestKen on Jun 19, 2024 4:15:59 GMT -6 On this day in 1865, Abolition of slavery announced in Texas on "Juneteenth"www.history.com/this-day-in-history/abolition-of-slavery-announced-in-texas-juneteenth