1866 – First Juneteenth Celebration Held

Exactly one year after the issuance of General Order No. 3, the first Juneteenth celebration took place on June 19, 1866. Freed African Americans in Texas organized community gatherings featuring music, food, prayer services, and other activities to commemorate their emancipation. These celebrations laid the foundation for Juneteenth traditions that continue to this day, emphasizing education, reflection, and cultural pride. Wikipedia

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1953 - Albert W. Dent elected President of National Health Council.
1991 - Wellington Webb is elected mayor
1865 - Juneteenth: General Order No. 3 Declares Freedom for Enslaved Texans
1866 – First Juneteenth Celebration
1953 – Baton Rouge Bus Boycott Begins
1963 – President Kennedy Proposes Civil Rights Act
1970 – Black Panther Party's Call for Constitutional Convention
2009 – U.S. Senate Apologizes for Slavery
2021 – Juneteenth Becomes a Federal Holiday
2023 – Juneteenth Celebrations Across the U.S.
2024 – Juneteenth Observed Amid Ongoing Discussions on Racial Justice
1872 – Emancipation Park Established in Houston, Texas
1900 – Juneteenth Celebration in Austin, Texas
1964 – U.S. Senate Passes the Civil Rights Act
1980 – Texas Declares Juneteenth a State Holiday
1997 – Juneteenth Recognized by the U.S. Congress
2013 – U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth

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