2 Democrats, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were put to death on June 19, 1953 for selling nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union. Some things never change. ROSENBERGS DIE IN CHAIR. Happy Juneteenth. Enemy Asks Talks Recess. 2-Year Wait for Death Ends. Convicted Spies Refuse to Talk. Market Theft Suspect Held. Freedom Asked For Caught POWs. FROM FIRST HEA