On This Day in History June 19, 2019

Historical Events 1829  Sir Robert Peel introduces the Metropolitan Police Act 1829 into Parliament to establish a unified police force for London 1862  Slavery outlawed in US territories 1944  World War II: First day of the 2 day Battle of the Philippine Sea, US naval forces defeat Japanese fleet 1991  Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar surrenders to police More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Blaise Pascal (1623 - 1662) Douglas Haig (1861 - 1928) James I and VI (1566 - 1625) Wallis Simpson (1896 - 1986) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Ethel Rosenberg (1915 - 1953) Sam Giancana (1908 - 1975) More Famous Deaths