Event:
Prince Felipe of Spain is coronated as King Felipe VI, following his father's abdication over two weeks ago; the simple ceremony sought to avoid displays of extravagance in a nation suffering high unemployment and growing disinterest in the monarchy
More Notable Events on June 19:
1995 New York Yankees announce agreement with Darryl Strawberry
1988 World's Largest Sausage completed at 13 miles long
1976 U.S. Viking 1 goes into Martian orbit after 10-month flight from Earth
1956 Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin end partnership after 16 films
1941 Cheerios Cereal invents an O-shaped cereal
