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Here are some notable events that happened on June 13 in history: 1983 – Pioneer 10, the first spacecraft to travel through the asteroid belt and make a flyby of Jupiter, left the solar system. 1971 – The New York Times began publishing the Pentagon Papers, a secret history of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. 1956 – The last British troops left the Suez Canal Zone, ending their military presence in Egypt. 1944 – Germany launched its first V-1 flying bomb attack on London during World War II. 1920 – The U.S. Post Office Department ruled that children could no longer be sent by parcel post after some parents had attempted to mail their kids!
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Here are some significant events that happened on June 12: 1987: U.S. President Ronald Reagan delivered his famous "Tear down this wall!" speech in Berlin, urging Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to dismantle the Berlin Wall. 1942: Anne Frank received the diary that would later become one of the most important historical documents of World War II. 1817: The first recorded ride of a two-wheeled vehicle, a precursor to the modern bicycle, took place.
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Here are some notable historical events that happened on June 11: 1184 BC – According to calculations by Eratosthenes, Troy was sacked and burned, marking the end of the legendary Trojan War. 1775 – The Continental Congress appointed Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston to draft the Declaration of Independence. 1963 – The University of Alabama was desegregated, marking a significant moment in the American Civil Rights Movement. 1987 – Margaret Thatcher became the first British Prime Minister in 160 years to win a third consecutive term
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Here are some significant historical events that happened on June 10: 1692: Bridget Bishop became the first person executed during the infamous Salem witch trials in Massachusetts. 1940: Italy entered World War II, joining Nazi Germany in the conflict. 1935: Alcoholics Anonymous was founded, creating a global support system for people battling addiction.
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Here are some significant events that happened on June 9 throughout history: 1870: Charles Dickens, the famous English novelist, passed away. 1934: Donald Duck made his first appearance in the cartoon The Wise Little Hen. 1973: Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes, securing the Triple Crown in horse racing. 1993: The Montreal Protocol was signed to protect the ozone layer. 2017: The first-ever direct image of a black hole was captured.
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Here are some significant events that happened on June 8 throughout history: 793 – The Viking Age begins with the raid on Lindisfarne, a monastery off the coast of England. 1783 – The Laki volcanic eruption starts in Iceland, leading to a global climate disruption. 1949 – George Orwell's novel "1984" is published, introducing concepts like Big Brother and thoughtcrime. 1968 – James Earl Ray, the assassin of Martin Luther King Jr., is arrested at London Heathrow Airport. 2001 – Tony Blair wins a second term as UK Prime Minister in a landslide election victory.
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Here are some significant historical events that happened on June 7: 1099 – The Siege of Jerusalem begins during the First Crusade. 1494 – Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas, dividing the New World between them. 1654 – Louis XIV is crowned King of France. 1929 – The Lateran Treaty is ratified, establishing Vatican City as a sovereign state. 1982 – Graceland, Elvis Presley’s home, opens for public tours.
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Here are some significant historical events that happened on June 6: D-Day (1944): The Allied forces, led by U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower, launched the Normandy Invasion, marking a turning point in World War II. Battle of Novara (1513): The Swiss Confederacy defeated the French in the War of the League of Cambrai. Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Founded (1844): George Williams established the YMCA in London. Israel Invades Lebanon (1982): Israel launched an invasion against Lebanon, leading to conflict with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Syrian forces. American Pharoah Wins the Belmont Stakes (2015): The horse became the first in over 35 years to win the Triple Crown.
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Here are some significant historical events that happened on June 6: D-Day (1944): The Allied forces, led by U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower, launched the Normandy Invasion, marking a turning point in World War II. Battle of Novara (1513): The Swiss Confederacy defeated the French in the War of the League of Cambrai. Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Founded (1844): George Williams established the YMCA in London. Israel Invades Lebanon (1982): Israel launched an invasion against Lebanon, leading to conflict with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Syrian forces. American Pharoah Wins the Belmont Stakes (2015): The horse became the first in over 35 years to win the Triple Crown.
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Here are some significant events that happened on this day in history: Evacuation at Dunkirk (1940): One of the largest evacuation missions during World War II came to an end, with over 338,000 Allied soldiers rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, under heavy German bombardment. First Pulitzer Prizes (1917): The first Pulitzer Prizes were awarded, marking a transformative moment in American journalism, literature, and public service. Zoot Suit Riots (1943): A mob from the Los Angeles Naval Reserve Armory attacked Hispanic individuals, sparking a week-long series of violent clashes. Bohemian Rhapsody Goes Gold (1976): Queen’s iconic song "Bohemian Rhapsody" achieved gold certification
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Here are some significant events that happened on June 4 throughout history: 1989 – Tiananmen Square Massacre: Chinese troops brutally cracked down on pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. 1965 – First American Spacewalk: Astronaut Edward H. White II became the first American to walk in space during the Gemini 4 mission. 1942 – Battle of Midway Begins: A crucial World War II battle between the U.S. and Japan started, marking a turning point in the Pacific War. 1919 – U.S. Senate Passes Women's Suffrage: The U.S. Senate approved the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. 1876 – Apache Leader Geronimo Surrenders: The famous Native American leader surrendered to U.S. forces after years of resistance.
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Here are some significant events that happened on June 3 in history: Tiananmen Square Massacre (1989): One of the bloodiest chapters in modern Chinese history, when Chinese troops cracked down on pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. First American Spacewalk (1965): Astronaut Edward H. White II became the first American to conduct a spacewalk. London Bridge Terror Attack (2017): A tragic terrorist attack took place on London’s iconic bridge
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June 2nd is a day packed with celebrations! Here are some notable ones: Telangana Formation Day – This marks the day Telangana officially became a state in India in 2014. People celebrate with cultural programs, flag hoisting, and decorations across Hyderabad and other cities. Italy Republic Day – A national holiday in Italy, celebrating the day Italians voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic in 1946. International Sex Workers' Day – A day to raise awareness about the rights and struggles of sex workers worldwide. It started in 1975 when sex workers in France protested for better protection. National Leave the Office Early Day – A fun observance encouraging people to finish work early and enjoy their time outside the office. National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day – A sweet celebration dedicated to the beloved chocolate, marshmallow, and nut-filled ice cream
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Here are some significant events that happened on June 1st in history: Operation Blue Star Begins (1984): The Indian Army launched Operation Blue Star at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on orders from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The operation targeted militants led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was advocating for an independent Sikh-majority nation called Khalistan. CNN Launched (1980): The Cable News Network (CNN), the world’s first 24-hour television news channel, was launched by Ted Turner. Heimlich Maneuver Published (1974): The stop-choking method, known as the Heimlich maneuver, was introduced by Cincinnati surgeon Henry J. Heimlich. Ramesses II Becomes Pharaoh (1279 BC): Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, became Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt’s 19th Dynasty.
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Here are some notable events that happened on May 31 throughout history: Watergate Scandal Whistleblower Revealed (2005): W. Mark Felt, the former Associate Director of the FBI, publicly admitted that he was the secret source known as "Deep Throat," who helped expose the Watergate scandal, leading to President Richard Nixon’s resignation. Adolf Eichmann Executed (1962): A key architect of the Holocaust, Eichmann was executed in Israel after being convicted of crimes against humanity
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Here are some significant events that happened on May 30 throughout history: 1431: Joan of Arc, the French heroine who played a crucial role in the Hundred Years’ War, was burned at the stake after being convicted of heresy. 1826: The first Hindi newspaper, Udant Martand, was launched in India, marking an important milestone in Hindi journalism. 1998: Pakistan conducted nuclear tests in response to India's Pokhran-II tests, becoming the seventh country in the world to possess nuclear weapons
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Here are some notable events that happened on May 29 throughout history: First successful ascent of Mount Everest (1953) – Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal became the first climbers to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain. Laverne Cox made history (2014) – She became the first transgender person to appear on the cover of TIME magazine, marking a turning point for transgender representation in mainstream media.
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Here are some notable events that happened on May 28 throughout history: Pakistan conducted nuclear tests in response to India's Pokhran-II tests. On this day in 1998, Pakistan carried out five underground nuclear detonations in the Ras Koh Hills of Balochistan, becoming the seventh country in the world to possess nuclear weapons. Volkswagen was established in 1937 under Adolf Hitler’s regime in Germany to create a people’s car, which later became the iconic Volkswagen Beetle. Amnesty International was founded in 1961 by British lawyer Peter Benenson, advocating for human rights worldwide
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