June 19

Nicene Creed Adopted

Christianity defines its core beliefs

At the First Council of Nicaea, the assembled bishops adopted the original Nicene Creed -- the foundational statement of Christian belief that would define orthodox theology for nearly two millennia. The creed, hammered out through weeks of fierce theological debate, declared the full divinity of Christ and repudiated the Arian heresy. Its adoption represented the most consequential moment in early church history, establishing the doctrinal framework that unites billions of Christians today.

Guy Lombardo Was Born

New Year's Eve would never sound the same

In London, Ontario, Gaetano Alberto Lombardo was born -- the Canadian bandleader who would become synonymous with New Year's Eve celebrations across America. For decades, his orchestra's performance of 'Auld Lang Syne' from the Roosevelt Grill and later Times Square became as essential to the holiday as champagne and countdown clocks. Known as 'Mr. New Year's Eve,' Lombardo's gentle, sweet-toned dance music defined an era of American popular entertainment.

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Charlotte Motor Speedway holds its first NASCAR race, the inaugural World 600.