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- 1970Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes OverHall of Fame◆
- 1939DAILY OIL OUTPUT LARGER LAST WEEKThe New York Times◆
- 2021Joe Biden calls for US to confront its past on 100th anniversary of Tulsa massacreThe Guardian◆
- 2018'Phenomenal' Ardern: NZ mothers-to-be on the birth of a new kind of prime ministerThe Guardian◆
- 1494A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky.Wikipedia◆
- 1861The first land battle of the American Civil War after Fort Sumter took place in the village of Fairfax, Virginia.Wikipedia◆
- 1794French Revolutionary Wars: A British fleet captured six French ships of the line in a naval battle off Ushant that came to be known as the Glorious First of June.Wikipedia◆
- 1670Charles II and Louis XIV signed a secret treaty, requiring England to aid France in its war against the Dutch Republic and the future conversion of Charles to Catholicism, in return for Louis making large payments to Charles and promising to aid him if there was a rebellion in England.Wikipedia◆
- 1978The first international applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty are filed.Wikipedia◆
- 1879Napoléon Eugène, the last dynastic Bonaparte, is killed in the Anglo-Zulu War.Wikipedia◆
- 1831James Clark Ross becomes the first European at the North Magnetic Pole.Wikipedia◆
- 1794The battle of the Glorious First of June is fought, the first naval engagement between Britain and France during the French Revolutionary Wars.Wikipedia◆
- 2018For the first time since its transition to democracy, the Congress of Deputies in Spain passed a motion of no confidence against the government.Wikipedia◆
- 2008A fire on the back lot of Universal Studios Hollywood destroyed the King Kong Encounter and a large archive of music and film master recordings.Wikipedia◆
- 1970Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes OverHall of Fame◆
- 1939DAILY OIL OUTPUT LARGER LAST WEEKThe New York Times◆
- 2021Joe Biden calls for US to confront its past on 100th anniversary of Tulsa massacreThe Guardian◆
- 2018'Phenomenal' Ardern: NZ mothers-to-be on the birth of a new kind of prime ministerThe Guardian◆
- 1494A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky.Wikipedia◆
- 1861The first land battle of the American Civil War after Fort Sumter took place in the village of Fairfax, Virginia.Wikipedia◆
- 1794French Revolutionary Wars: A British fleet captured six French ships of the line in a naval battle off Ushant that came to be known as the Glorious First of June.Wikipedia◆
- 1670Charles II and Louis XIV signed a secret treaty, requiring England to aid France in its war against the Dutch Republic and the future conversion of Charles to Catholicism, in return for Louis making large payments to Charles and promising to aid him if there was a rebellion in England.Wikipedia◆
- 1978The first international applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty are filed.Wikipedia◆
- 1879Napoléon Eugène, the last dynastic Bonaparte, is killed in the Anglo-Zulu War.Wikipedia◆
- 1831James Clark Ross becomes the first European at the North Magnetic Pole.Wikipedia◆
- 1794The battle of the Glorious First of June is fought, the first naval engagement between Britain and France during the French Revolutionary Wars.Wikipedia◆
- 2018For the first time since its transition to democracy, the Congress of Deputies in Spain passed a motion of no confidence against the government.Wikipedia◆
- 2008A fire on the back lot of Universal Studios Hollywood destroyed the King Kong Encounter and a large archive of music and film master recordings.Wikipedia◆
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1494 First everA monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky.
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1861 First everThe first land battle of the American Civil War after Fort Sumter took place in the village of Fairfax, Virginia.
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1794 First everFrench Revolutionary Wars: A British fleet captured six French ships of the line in a naval battle off Ushant that came to be known as the Glorious First of June.
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1670 Oddly trueCharles II and Louis XIV signed a secret treaty, requiring England to aid France in its war against the Dutch Republic and the future conversion of Charles to Catholicism, in return for Louis making large payments to Charles and promising to aid him if there was a rebellion in England.
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The first international applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty are filed.
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2021The GuardianJoe Biden calls for US to confront its past on 100th anniversary of Tulsa massacrePresident drew a through-line from racist violence in 1921 to recent displays of white supremacy in Charlottesville a…
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2018The Guardian'Phenomenal' Ardern: NZ mothers-to-be on the birth of a new kind of prime ministerParents and prospective parents reflect on motherhood, child-rearing and what it means to have a prime minister who i…
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Daily average gross crude oil production in the United States last week was 3,585,250 barrels, compared with 3,438,40…
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- 1494 First ever
A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1861 First ever
The first land battle of the American Civil War after Fort Sumter took place in the village of Fairfax, Virginia.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1794 First ever
French Revolutionary Wars: A British fleet captured six French ships of the line in a naval battle off Ushant that came to be known as the Glorious First of June.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Marilyn Monroe born
Marilyn Monroe, actress and model, was born on this day in 1926. Iconic actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Kobe Bryant dies
Kobe Bryant, professional basketball player, died on this day in 2020. Helicopter crash. Remembered as: Five-time NBA champion with the LA Lakers.
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Heath Ledger dies
Heath Ledger, actor, died on this day in 2008. Accidental prescription drug overdose. Remembered as: Acclaimed performances, including the Joker in The Dark Knight.
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Abraham Lincoln dies
Abraham Lincoln, politician, died on this day in 1865. Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Remembered as: 16th President of the US, led the nation during the Civil War.
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Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
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Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
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- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
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- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
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- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
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- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
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