June 1, 1792
Kentucky Became the 15th State
On June 1, 1792, Kentucky at last achieved what its residents had pursued for years: official recognition as the 15th state of the United States. What had long been a district within Virginia earned i
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June in History
65 events
June 1, 1794
Battle of Fleurus
The clash at Fleurus stands as a pivotal triumph for the French Republic during the War of the First Coalition (1792- 97), with General Jean-Baptiste Jourdan commanding the victorious forces. Fought o
June 1, 1974
Heimlich Maneuver first published in the Emergency Medicine journal
It was on June 1, 1974, that a groundbreaking lifesaving technique made its debut in the pages of Emergency Medicine Magazine. Thoracic surgeon Henry Heimlich had developed what would become known as
June 2, 1763
Pontiac's Rebellion at Fort Michilimackinac
In the aftermath of the French and Indian War, Britain assumed control of several forts scattered across the Great Lakes Region, among them Fort Michilimackinac. The British began encroaching on Nativ
June 2, 1953
The Crowning of Queen Elizabeth II
On June 2, 1953, the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms witnessed a momentous occasion: the crowning of Elizabeth II as Queen. True to a tradition spanning more than 900 years, Westminst
June 3, 1871
Jesse James robs Obocock Bank for $15,000
On June 3, 1871, notorious American outlaw Jesse James made off with $15,000 from Obocock Bank. A former Confederate guerilla who had served during the US Civil war, Jesse had long since turned crime
June 3, 1989
The Tiananmen Square Massacre
What began as a wave of political activism in Tiananmen Square turned into one of the most harrowing chapters in Chinese history. Over the course of a month, the Tiananmen Square Protests saw thousand
June 4, 1919
Congress Passed the 19th Amendment
On June 4, 1919, women in the United States achieved a landmark win in their long fight for equality: Congress passed the 19th Amendment, which officially secured women's right to vote. What makes thi
June 5, 1981
The First Case of AIDS Reported by CDC
The CDC's June 5, 1981 edition of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) contained a startling publication: five males had been identified with a rare lung infection. All of them had been co
June 6, 1977
George Harrison (Beatle) and Pattie Boyd divorce after 11 years
On this day in 1977, the marriage between George Harrison and Pattie Boyd came to a formal end, closing the chapter on a relationship that had spanned 11 years. The two had first crossed paths back in
June 6, 1984
The Release of Tetris
Ever wonder how a simple puzzle game conquered the entire planet? It all started on June 6, 1984, when Alexey Pajitnov, a Russian software engineer, unleashed Tetris on the world and forever transform
June 7, 1982
The Beginning of the First Lebanon War
Israel's invasion of Lebanon on June 6, 1982, set in motion a military campaign that would stretch on for several months and eventually earn the name the First Lebanon War. The Palestine Liberation Or
June 7, 2017
Bald men warned of Mozambique killer (believes gold to be in their head)
In June of 2017, Mozambique was rocked by a series of gruesome and baffling deaths that defied easy explanation. Bald men were being targeted and murdered by someone who apparently viewed them as a so
June 8, 452
Attila the Hun's conquest begins
On June 8, 452 A.D, the Huns, led by Attila, crossed the Danube river into Italy and proceeded to conquer multiple cities. The rampage spread destruction and terror throughout the Western Roman Empire
June 8, 1949
The Publication of George Orwell's "1984"
On June 8, 1949, the novel _Nineteen Eighty-Four_ made its way into the world, penned by English writer George Orwell. Commonly known simply _as 1984,_ this landmark piece of fiction stands as a power
June 9, 1934
The Debut of Donald Duck
Ever wonder why June 9th holds a special place in the hearts of Disney fans everywhere? It's National Donald Duck Day! The occasion marks the anniversary of this famously hot-headed character's very f
June 9, 2019
1 million person protest of proposed new extradition laws begins in Hong Kong
An estimated 1.3 million people flooded the streets of Hong Kong on this day in 2019, united in opposition to the controversial Extradition Bill. Hong Kong's past is rich and complex. The territory, o
June 10, 1935
The Foundation of Alcoholics Anonymous
What we now know as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) — one of the very first resources recommended to anyone battling addiction — counts millions of members in its ranks today. It's a community built around
June 10, 1963
JFK signs into law the US Equal Pay Act
On June 10, 1963, the United States government made a landmark move in the fight against gender discrimination. That day, US President John F. Kennedy put his signature on the Equal Pay Act — a ground
June 11, 1987
Margaret Thatcher wins Britain Prime Minister election for the 3rd consecutive term
On June 11, 1987, voters across the United Kingdom headed to the polls for a general election that would make history. Margaret Thatcher secured a landmark victory, claiming the office of Prime Minist
June 11, 2001
The Execution of Timothy McVeigh
On June 11, 2001, Timothy McVeigh — the architect of the Oklahoma City bombing — was put to death at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana. A jury had found McVeigh guilty on charges of conspi
June 12, 1898
The Philippines Declared Independence from Spain
After more than 300 years of growing frustration under Spanish colonial rule, Filipino discontent finally boiled over into full-scale revolution in 1896. Driven by deep opposition to Spain's policies
June 12, 1942
Anne Frank is gifted her famous diary as a birthday present
On June 12, 1942, a thirteen-year-old girl in Amsterdam, Netherlands, unwrapped a birthday gift that would eventually become one of history's most recognizable documents. That gift was a red and white
June 13, 1922
Charlie Osborne gets hiccups. They continue for 68 years.
For 68 straight years — from 1922 to 1990 — an American man named Charlie Osborne endured a relentless case of intractable hiccups that would become one of the most remarkable medical oddities in hist
June 13, 1966
The Establishment of Miranda Rights
On June 13, 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its ruling in Miranda v. Arizona — a decision that would forever change the landscape of criminal justice in America. At its core, the Court determ
June 14, 1775
The Establishment of the Continental Army
Over time, the 13 original colonies of the United States found themselves growing more and more distrustful of British authority. Taxation without representation in Parliament became a persistent grie
June 15, 1991
The Mount Pinatubo Eruption
When Mount Pinatubo unleashed its fury on June 15, 1991, it became the second-largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century — and the most powerful the world had witnessed in the last 100 years. Situa
June 15, 2002
Asteroid barely misses the Earth by 75,000 miles
What if a space rock had slammed into our planet — and nobody even saw it coming? That nearly happened on June 15, 2002, when an asteroid came within a mere 75,000 miles of Earth. Hurtling through spa
June 16, 1903
The Incorporation of the Ford Motor Company
For well over a century, the Ford Motor Company has stood as a titan of the global automobile industry. It all began on June 16, 1903, when Henry Ford and 12 fellow investors came together in Detroit,
June 17, 1837
Charles Goodyear gets rubber patent
It was on June 17, 1837, that Charles Goodyear secured his first patent for processing rubber. Now, you might think landing a patent would be a ticket to wealth through industrial applications — and f
June 17, 1885
The Arrival of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor
What a moment it must have been when, on the morning of June 17, 1885, a French steamer pulled into New York Harbor carrying 214 crates of cargo. Packed inside was nothing less than the Statue of Libe
June 18, 1983
Sally Ride Became the First American Woman in Space
On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride etched her name into the history books by becoming the first American woman to journey into space. Flying as the mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, Ri
June 19, 1865
Juneteenth: Union Soldiers Announced the End of Slavery
Every year on June 19th, Americans come together to celebrate Juneteenth, a federal holiday that marks the official end of slavery in the United States. The word "Juneteenth" itself blends "June" and
June 19, 1991
Pablo Escobar (Colombian drug lord) surrenders to police
On June 19, 1991, the notorious Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar turned himself in to police authorities in Colombia. Pablo had spent years as a fixture on the US Drug Enforcement Administration's
June 20, 1782
The U.S. Congress Adopted the Great Seal of the United States
Not long after breaking free from British rule, the newly independent United States faced the task of forging its own distinct identity. The Continental Congress understood that the young nation neede
June 20, 1975
The movie "Jaws" is released
On this day in 1975, Jaws splashed onto the big screen — and nothing about beach vacations was ever quite the same. Steven Spielberg's masterful thriller, centered on an enormous, ferociously aggressi
June 21, 1788
US Constitution comes into effect when New Hampshire is the 9th state to ratify it
When New Hampshire cast its vote to ratify the United States Constitution on June 21, 1788, it became the ninth of the original thirteen colonies to approve the document — and crucially, the final vot
June 21, 1788
New Hampshire Ratified the U.S. Constitution
With the Revolutionary War behind them and a new nation taking shape, the thirteen original colonies faced an undeniable reality: they needed a better system of governance. The Articles of Confederati
June 21, 1990
7.7 Manjil-Rudbar Earthquake with hundreds of aftershocks hits Iran; killing about 50,000
On June 21, 1990, one of the most devastating earthquakes ever documented in human history struck Iran with catastrophic force. Known as the 7.7 Manjil-Rudbar earthquake, it tore through the northwest
June 22, 1941
Nazi Germany Launched Operation Barbarossa
On June 22, 1941, Adolf Hitler set into motion the largest military offensive the world had ever seen, sending Nazi Germany's forces crashing into the Soviet Union in what became known as Operation Ba
June 22, 1944
FDR signs G.I. Bill
When World War II called upon servicemen to put their lives on hold, many sacrificed the chance to pursue college degrees and vocational training in order to serve their country on the battlefield. To
June 23, 1868
Christopher Latham Sholes Received a Patent for Early Typewriter
On June 23, 1868, American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes secured a patent for what he called an "improvement in typewriting machines." While he certainly wasn't the first person to dream up such
June 23, 1960
1st contraceptive pill is made available for purchase in the U.S.
The struggle for reproductive rights stretches back through a long and painful history, deeply intertwined with the feminist movement's demand for bodily autonomy. Throughout the 1950s, Anti-obscenity
June 23, 1972
Hurricane Agnes becomes America's costliest natural disaster, affecting 15 states, with 119 deaths and $3 billion in damage
On June 23, 1972, the East Coast experienced its most catastrophic flooding when Hurricane Agnes tore through the region. The disaster claimed 119 lives and left a staggering $3 billion in property da
June 24, 1509
Henry VIII is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey, London
Westminster Abbey in London played host to a momentous occasion on June 24, 1509, when Henry VIII officially received the English crown. Ascending to the throne in 1509, the young Henry was just the s
June 24, 1948
The Berlin Blockade Began
When the dust settled after World War II, Germany found itself carved into four occupation zones, with each one falling under the authority of a different Allied Power: the United States, Great Britai
June 25, 1876
The Battle of Little Bighorn
On June 25, 1876, one of the most dramatic clashes in American history unfolded — the Battle of Little Bighorn, better remembered by many as Custer's Last Stand. At its core, this was a fierce struggl
June 25, 1929
US President Herbert Hoover authorizes building of Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam)
From exploring abandoned ghost towns to trying your luck at the tables in "sin city," the American desert southwest offers no shortage of ways for tourists to stay entertained while braving the heat.
June 25, 1950
North Korea invaded South Korea, beginning the Korean War
Back in 1944, even while World War II was far from over, American leaders already recognized that the next major confrontation would pit the United States against the Soviet Union. Once the post-war d
June 26, 1884
Coney Island NY us 1st roller coaster
What a thrill it must have been when LaMarcus Thompson's Cyclone first welcomed riders on June 26, 1927 — a full 4 decades after the original invention that made it possible. Perched on the corner of
June 26, 1917
1st US troops arrive in France during World War I
On June 26, 1917, during World War I, the first 14,000 U.S. infantry troops set foot on French soil, arriving at the port of Saint-Nazaire. Plans to keep the landing location hidden from German submar
June 26, 1945
The Signing of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco
San Francisco played host to a remarkable gathering in April 1945: the United Nations Conference on International Organization. Delegates from more than 50 nations — all of which had stood together in
June 27, 1542
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo Sets Sail
Setting sail from the port of Navidad, Mexico, on June 27, 1542, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo led a small fleet consisting of his flagship alongside two additional vessels — the La Victoria and the San Mig
June 27, 1929
1st color TV demo, performed by Bell Laboratories in NYC
In a dimly lit theater inside Bell Labs in New York City, something remarkable unfolded on June 27th, 1929. A woman positioned herself before a lamp that swept light across her face and dress, and wit
June 27, 1954
The World's First Nuclear Power Plant Opened in Obninsk, USSR
During the Cold War era of the late 1940s, the world's major powers found themselves locked in a period defined by tension, strain, and conflict. An intense arms race — particularly around nuclear wea
June 27, 1999
Tony Hawk's Historic 900: A Revolutionary Skateboarding Feat
It was June 27, 1999, and the skateboarding world was about to witness something unprecedented. At the X Games in San Francisco, Tony Hawk pulled off what no one had ever done before — landing the leg
June 28, 1389
Ottomans defeat Serbian army in the bloody Battle of Kosovo, opening the way for the Ottoman conquest of Southeastern Europe
Some historians argue that the trajectory of global politics was irrevocably altered on June 28, 1389. That fateful day saw the armies of Serbia and the Ottoman Empire collide on the outskirts of what
June 28, 1914
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
On June 28, 1914, a very public assassination shook the world — an event that most historians point to as the spark that ignited World War I. While visiting Sarajevo, which served at the time as the c
June 28, 1919
Treaty of Versailles, ending WWI and establishing the League of Nations, is signed in France
On June 28, 1919, at the Palace of Versailles, world leaders put pen to paper on the Treaty of Versailles — a document that formally brought the five-year conflict of World War I to a close. What had
June 29, 1613
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, England, burns down during a performance of "Henry VIII"
During the Renaissance period in England, theatre stood as one of the most beloved forms of public entertainment. Admission cost just a few pennies, which meant companies running these venues constant
June 29, 1964
Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed after 83-day filibuster in the US Senate
On June 29, 1964, a landmark moment unfolded as the Senate gave its approval to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. To this day, the lengthy debate surrounding this groundbreaking piece of legislation stand
June 29, 1972
The Ruling of Furman v. Georgia
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling on July 29, 1972, in the case of Furman v. Georgia — a decision that would temporarily bring the death penalty to a halt across the nation. At the
June 30, 1860
Famous debate on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution held at the Oxford University Museum and dominated by arguments between Thomas Henry Huxley and Bishop Samuel Wilberforce
The famous exchange that took place at the Oxford University Museum on June 30th, 1860, remains a source of fascination for historians and religious scholars to this day. It stands as a vivid illustra
June 30, 1908
A giant fireball, most likely caused by the air burst of a large meteoroid or comet flattens 80 million trees near the Stony Tunguska River
On June 30, 1908, something extraordinary occurred in a remote stretch of Siberia — and to this day, nobody can say with certainty what it was. What we do know is that a staggering force leveled rough
June 30, 1908
The Tunguska Event
It was the morning of June 30, 1908, when one of the most baffling events in modern history unfolded — what we now call the "Tunguska Event." During those early morning hours, the largest asteroid eve