1. In 1867, on June 19, the United States officially took control of Alaska from Russia in a ceremony held in Sitka.

2. On June 19, 1929, the native people of Alaska were granted United States citizenship by the U.S. Congress, marking an important moment in Alaska's history.

3. In 1941, on June 19, the United States Army Corps of Engineers began construction on the Alaska Highway, a vital military supply route during World War II.

4. June 19, 1977, marked the official opening of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, a massive engineering achievement that transported oil from the North Slope of Alaska to the port of Valdez.

5. In 1993, on June 19, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was signed into law, providing compensation and land rights to Alaska Natives who had lost their traditional lands and lifestyles.