Events from History
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Events from History: 16 June 1963
In a historic feat, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova blasted off aboard Vostok 6 on June 16th, 1963, becoming the first…
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Events from History: 15 June 1215
In a bid to quell a brewing rebellion, King John of England reluctantly sealed the Magna Carta on June 15,…
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Events from History: 14 June 1777
In a move solidifying the symbolism of the American Revolution, the Continental Congress officially adopted the “Stars and Stripes” as…
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Events from History: 13 June 1967
In a landmark decision, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated civil rights attorney Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court on June…
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Events from History: 12 June 1997
On June 12th, 1997, London witnessed a theatrical rebirth as Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre officially reopened its doors. This new Globe,…
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Events from History: 11 June 2004
June 11th marks the date in 2004 when Ronald Reagan’s state funeral took place. Following his passing on June 5th,…
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Events from History: 10 June
June 10th marks a sombre anniversary, as, in 1692, Bridget Bishop was the first victim of the infamous Salem Witch…
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Events from History: 9 June 1983
On June 9th, 1983, Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady herself, emerged victorious in the British general election. This win secured…
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Events from History: 8 June 1949
On June 8th, 1949, George Orwell’s chilling novel Nineteen Eighty-Four hit the shelves in the United Kingdom. This dystopian masterpiece,…
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Events from History: 7 June 1520
Between June 7th and 24th, 1520, a lavish display of wealth and power unfolded near Calais, France. King Henry VIII…
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