June 19: London's Metropolitan Police and the 1st Steamship to Cross the Atlantic

On This Day in History June 19, 2020 Historical Events 1306  The Earl of Pembroke's army defeats Robert the Bruce's Scottish army at the Battle of Methven 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 1865  Union General Gordon Granger declares slaves are free in Texas, now the date the end of slavery is celebrated across the US as Juneteenth 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) James I and VI (1566 - 1625) Moe Howard (1897 - 1975) Wallis Simpson (1896 - 1986) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Ethel Rosenberg (1915 - 1953) Joseph Banks (1743 - 1820) More Famous Deaths June 19: 'Ship in Distress' Sails Into History Books What was claimed to be the first trans-Atlantic crossing by a steam ship – even if sails helped – was completed on this day and is still celebrated Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand