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June 19

1881

Birth date of James "Jimmy" Walker, Mayor of NYC, 1925-32. (died 11/18/46)

1903

Birth date of Lou Gehrig, baseball player. (died 6/2/41)

1934

The National Archives and Records Administration established.

1934

Creation of National Labor Relations Board, replacing the National Labor Board.

1934

Approval of the 1935 Emergency Appropriation Act.

1936

Robinson-Patman Act passes, prohibiting unfair competition by interstate chain stores.