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On July 13th 869, the Jōgan Earthquake struck off the coast of Japan. The resulting tsunami killed over 1000 people based on written accounts. The name comes from the Jōgan period, spanning from 859 to 877 AD. Pictured: (Left) Ocean Seismometers used to analyze the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and predict the epicenter of the Jōgan quake.

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On June 25th 1950, the Northern Korean People's Army invaded South Korea, marking the start of the Korean War. It sprung from reunification efforts by the north with support from China. The 38th parallel divide was established after the United States defeated Japan during World War II. Tensions built following the occupation of Korea by first Japan and then the United States. Kim Il-sung in coordination with Stalin of the Soviet Union led the invasion.

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On June 24th 747, Julius Nepos became the 12th roman emperor of the 5th Century, making him one of the last in the long line of succession. Nepos rose to the position following his deposition of Glycerius. Glycerius surrendered without resistance, however Nepos' rule would be short lived. In August 748, Nepos fled to Dalmatia following an attack by Orestes. It is believed that Nepos was eventually murdured by supporters/friends of Glycerius. The Encyclopedia Britannica describes Nepos as "the last legitimate Western Roman emperor".

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On June 15th 2007, gameshow legend Bob Barker stepped down from his role at The Price is Right, after over 30 years 🤯 If you relate, you relate 🔥

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On June 17th 1967, China tested its first hydrogen bomb, codenamed Test No. 6. The successful detonation marked a significant milestone in China's nuclear weapons technology, at the time making it the only the 4th country to develop such a bomb.

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On June 14th 1800, the Battle of Marengo was fought between French and Austrian forces. Napoleon Bonaparte and his army came out victorious and drove Austrian forces out of Italy. The victory further solidified Napoleon's political power in Paris.

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On June 18th 1908, the University of the Philippines is established. Created from the University Act, it became the country's national university. The Philippine College of Medicine was the first college in the system, previously the Philippine Medical School, established 3 years prior. Through its growth and reorganization over decades, the University of the Philippines System (UP) ultimately came to have 8 constituent universities. The main campus being UP Diliman in present day Quezon City. Today enrollment is estimated at over 40,000 undergraduate students and over 16,000 graduate students across all campuses.

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