On June 19, 1911 in Pennsylvania, the first motion-picture censorship board was established

On June 19, 1912 The U.S. government established the 8-hour workday.

On June 19, 1934 The U.S. Congress established the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

On June 19, 1951 U.S. President Harry S. Truman signed the Universal Military Training and Service Act, which extended Selective Service until July 1, 1955 and lowered the draft age to 18.

On June 19, 1961 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a provision in Maryland's constitution that required state officeholders to profess a belief in God.

On June 19, 1964 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the U.S. Senate.

On June 19, 1981 "Superman II" set the all-time, one-day record for theater box-office receipts when it took in $5.5 million.

On June 19, 1987 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Louisiana law that required that schools teach creationism.

On June 19, 1999 Stephen King was struck from behind by a mini-van while walking along a road in Maine.