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Notable Events for June 12th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 12 | Birthdays & Events]

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1429 - Hundred Years' War: Joan of Arc leads the French army in their capture of Jargeau from the English.
[June 11th-June 12th]
1665 - England creates a municipal government, in New York.
1776 - The 'Virginia Declaration of Rights' is adopted.
1796 - 'Society of Unitarian Christians in Philadelphia,' is organized.
1800 - 'Portsmouth Navy Yard,' in New Hampshire, is established.
[Later its name was changed to, 'Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.']
1812 - Napoleon Bonaparte, and his Grande Armée, invade Russia.
1817 - The first predecessor of the bicycle, Karl Drais's, 'Laufmaschine' [Draisine], a two-wheeler without pedals, is demonstrated.
[A predecessor to the bicycle.]
1849 - The gas mask is patented, by Lewis P. Haslett.
1859 - The 'Comstock Lode,' a rich silver and gold deposit, is discovered in Nevada.
1898 - The Philippines declares its independence from Spain, with Emilio Aguinaldo as its revolutionary leader.
1901 - Cuba agrees to become an American protectorate by accepting the, 'Platt Amendment.'
1920 - 'Man O' War' wins the 52nd Belmont Stakes, setting a record for the fastest mile ever run by a horse, at that time.
1923 - Magician, 'Harry Houdini' thrills a large audience by struggling free from a straightjacket, head downward, 40 feet above the ground.

1935 -  A ceasefire is negotiated between Bolivia and Paraguay, ending the, 'Chaco War.'
1935 - At age 17, Ella Fitzgerald records her first songs, 'Love and Kisses,' and 'I'll Chase the Blues Away.'
1937 - The Soviet Union, under Joseph Stalin, executes eight army leaders, as part of the, 'Great Purge.'
[The purge hit deeply from June 1937 and November 1938, removing 35,000; many were executed.]
1939 - The 'Baseball Hall of Fame' officially opens in Cooperstown, New York.
1939 - Filming begins on the first horror movie, 'Dr. Cyclops,' which is the first American horror film shot in three-strip Technicolor.
1942 - For her 13th birthday, Anne Frank receives a diary [which she named, 'kitty']; she would later use to document her family's time in hiding, during the Holocaust.
[Known as, 'The Diary of a Young Girl.']
1944 - World War II: Six days after D-Day, the five Allied landing groups in Normandy link up to form a single front.
1957 - Jerry Lee Lewis', 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On' enters the country charts.
1963 - A Prominent Civil rights leader, 'Medgar Evers' is assassinated outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi, by white supremacist, 'Byron De La Beckwith.'
1963 - The Beach Boys record, 'Surfer Girl,' and 'Little Deuce Coupe.'
1964 - Anti-apartheid activist and ANC leader, Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison, for sabotage and other offenses, in South Africa, in the Rivonia Trial.
1964 - The Beatles receive their largest-ever welcome in Adelaide, Australia, with an estimated 250,000 fans lining the streets.
1965 - The Supremes score their fifth consecutive U.S. No. 1 single with, 'Back In My Arms Again,' becoming the first American group to achieve this feat.
1965 - Sonny & Cher make their U.S. television debut on ABC-TV's, 'American Bandstand [Episode #8.40 Episode, aired Jun 12, 1965, TV-G, 1h].
1967 - The U.S. Supreme Court, in Loving v. Virginia, unanimously strikes down all state laws prohibiting interracial marriage as unconstitutional.
1972 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono release their politically oriented double-album, 'Some Time In New York City.'
1974 - 'Little League Baseball, Inc.' announces its decision to allow girls to play.
1975 - Indira Gandhi, the prime minister of India, is found guilty of electoral corruption.
[This ruling came from the Allahabad High Court.]
1977 - David Berkowitz, the 'Son of Sam' serial killer, receives a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
1979 - Bryan Allen wins the second 'Kremer prize' for a man-powered flight across the English Channel, in the Gossamer Albatross.
1981 - 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' the first Indiana Jones film, is released.
1981 - The first major league baseball player's strike begins, lasting for two months.
1982 - A massive nuclear disarmament rally and concert is held in New York City's Central Park, with over a million attendees.
1982 - Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, and Gary 'U.S.' Bonds perform at the, 'Nuclear Disarmament' rally, in Central Park.
1985 - Megadeth releases their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!'
1987 - During a speech at the Brandenburg Gate, in Berlin, U.S. President Ronald Reagan famously challenges Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to 'Tear down this wall!'
1989 - The Elvis Presley Car Museum opens, at Graceland.
1990 - Mariah Carey's self-titled debut album is released, in the U.S.
1991 - Boris Yeltsin is elected as the first president of the Russian Federation.

[Boris Yeltsin becomes the first popularly elected leader of Russia [then, part of the Soviet Union].]
1991 - Mount Pinatubo, in the Philippines, erupts for the first time, in 600 years.
[On June 12, the volcano's first spectacular eruption sent an ash column 19 km [12 mi] into the atmosphere. Additional explosions occurred overnight and the morning of June 13. Seismic activity during this period became intense. When even more highly gas-charged magma reached Pinatubo's surface on June 15, the volcano exploded, sending an ash cloud 40 km [25 mi] into the atmosphere. Volcanic ash and pumice blanketed the countryside.]
1991 - The Chicago B ulls win their first NBA championship title.
1994 - Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman are murdered in Brentwood, California, leading to the highly publicized, 'O.J. Simpson trial.'
1999 - NATO and Russian forces enter Kosovo, as part of the peace deal ending the 'Kosovo War.'
2003 - American actor, 'Gregory Peck' dies at age '87.'
2003 - Little Richard, Van Morrison, Queen, and Phil Collins are inducted into the, 'Songwriters Hall of Fame.'
2005 - Pink Floyd announces they will reunite with Roger Waters for the, 'Live 8' concert.
2005 - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes most of Southern California.
2006 - Prince receives a Webby Lifetime Achievement Award for his 'visionary' use of the Internet.
[He was the first major artist to release an entire album, 'Crystal Ball' [1997], exclusively online.]

2010 - Amy Singley and Steven Smith wed, in Pennsylvania.
[The pair were born on the same day, in the same hospital.]
2011 - The Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat to win the NBA championship series for the first time, in the franchise’s 31-year history.
2016 - The deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history [up to that time] occurs at 'Pulse,' an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people.

Other Observances:

National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
[A day to celebrate and enjoy peanut butter cookies.]
Raggedy Ann and Andy Day
[Celebrates these beloved rag dolls.]
National Red Rose Day
[A day to send roses and show appreciation.]
Superman Day
[A day to celebrate the iconic superhero.]
National Jerky Day
[Celebrates the history, popularity, and nutritional benefits of dried meat.]
National Loving Day
[Commemorates the landmark 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia, which struck down state laws banning interracial marriage.]
International Falafel Day
[A day for falafel lovers to come together and encourage people to try this delicious dish.]
World Day Against Child Labour
[An international day to raise awareness and prompt action to stop child labor in all its forms.]
International Cachaça Day
[Celebrates the Brazilian-made distilled spirit, cachaça.]
Philippines Independence Day
[Celebrates the independence of the Philippines from Spanish rule in 1898.]
Russia Day
[Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic in 1990.]
National Career Nurse Assistants' [CNA] Day
[The first day of 'National Nursing Assistants Week,' honoring the dedication of nurse assistants.]
Democracy Day [in some countries, notably Nigeria]
[Celebrates the return to democratic rule.]
Pulse Night of Remembrance
[A commemoration day, held in the U.S.]
National Great Dane Day
[If you know anyone named, 'Dane,' this is their day!]
National Button Battery Awareness Day
[A day to remember, Reese Hamsmith, an 18-month-old toddler from Lubbock, Texas, who died tragically after swallowing a button battery. Despite being taken to the hospital and undergoing surgery, baby Reese did not survive, as the button battery had already caused too much damage. Before the incident, few people knew about the dangers of button batteries — an everyday household object. This day is observed to raise awareness in the hopes that no one else will ever have to suffer the way baby Reese and his family did.]
Peace Day [Kosovo]
[After the ceasefire in the Kosovo War was negotiated in 1999, the holiday was established and sponsored by the United Nations. 1.2 million people were forced to flee their homes as a result of the conflict, which began when rebel forces attempted to overthrow Serbian sovereignty and was countered with heavy aggression by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. On June 3rd, an agreement was struck to cease the fighting, and NATO peacekeepers arrived in Kosovo on June 12 to begin the process of establishing a safe zone. It is a significant date in Kosovo’s history, as it marks the beginning of the country’s transition to an autonomous, democratic system.]
Chaco Armistice [Paraguay]
[A day to commemorate the end of the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia.]

Notable Events for June 13th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 13 | Birthdays & Events]

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1381 - During the 'Peasants' Revolt,' a large mob of English peasants, led by Wat Tyler, march into London, burning and looting.
1525 - Theologian, Martin Luther weds Katharina von Bora.
1774 - Rhode Island becomes first colony to prohibit the importation of slaves.
1777 - The 19-year-old French aristocrat, Marquis de Lafayette arrives in South Carolina, to serve alongside General George Washington, in the 'American Revolutionary War.'
1789 - Betsy Hamilton serves ice cream for dessert to President George Washington, at a dinner party.
1805 - Meriwether Lewis reaches the, 'Great Falls of the Missouri River,' confirming the Lewis and Clark expedition's direction.
1807 - President Thomas Jefferson receives a subpoena to testify in the treason trial of his former vice president, Aaron Burr.
1850 - 'The American League of Colored Laborers' union forms, becoming the first Black union in the U.S.
1854 - Anthony Faas patents the first accordion in the U.S.
[Speccaton of Letters Patent No. 11,062.]
1898 - The Canadian Yukon Territory is officially formed.
1920 - After several instances of children being mailed to family members, the U.S. Post Office makes an official announcement prohibiting children from being sent as a pieces of parcel.
[The U.S. Postal Service rules that children may not be sent by mail.]
1940 - Paris is evacuated before the German advance during World War II.
1942 - A four-man Nazi sabotage team lands by submarine, at Long Island, New York.
[They were later captured.]
1942 - The 'Office of War Information' opens in the U.S.
1944 - The Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs become the first major league baseball teams to play at Doubleday Field, in Cooperstown, New York.
[The first Hall of Fame Game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, New York, featuring the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, was played.]
1944 - Germany’s highly publicized secret weapon, 'the flying bomb,' is dropped on English targets, for the first time.
1948 - An ailing Babe Ruth makes his final appearance, at Yankee Stadium.
[49,641 came out to see the Babe for the final time. The New York Yankees retire Ruth's uniform No. 3 during ceremonies that also commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Stadium.]
1950 - South Africa implements the, 'Group Areas Act,' a major pillar of the apartheid system.
1960 - 'The Silver Beetles' [later, 'The Beatles'] perform at the Jacaranda Coffee Bar, in Liverpool, with Tommy Moore making his final appearance as their drummer.
1962 - Stanley Kubrick's controversial film, 'Lolita' premieres, in New York.
[An adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's, 'Lolita.']
1964 - The Rolling Stones made their first major U.S. television appearance on the show called 'Hollywood Palace,' hosted by Dean Martin. In addition, they release, 'Tell Me (You're Coming Back),' in the U.S.

[It is noted that Dean Martin made comments regarding their long hair during the appearance.]

1964 - Jimmy Nicol makes his last appearance as a 'temporary Beatle' with 'The Beatles,' in Adelaide, Australia.
1966 - The U.S. Supreme Court rules in 'Miranda v. Arizona,' establishing that criminal suspects must be informed of their constitutional rights [Miranda Rights/The Miranda warning] before police questioning.
1967 - President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court, who becomes the first African American justice.
1969 - Mick Taylor is introduced as the new guitarist for, 'The Rolling Stones,' replacing Brian Jones.
1970 - The Beatles' LP, 'Let It Be' reaches #1, in the US album charts, and their single, 'The Long and Winding Road' also hits #1, in the US charts.
1970 - Bread releases the soft rock classic, 'Make It With You.'
1970 - Uriah Heep release their debut album, '...Very 'Eavy...Very 'Umble,' in the U.K.
1971 - The New York Times begins publishing the, 'Pentagon Papers,' a secret study of the U.S.'s involvement in the Vietnam War.
1972 - Clyde McPhatter, original lead vocalist with, 'The Drifters,' dies.
1975 - Peter Frampton plays, the first of two nights, at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom, with recordings from these shows later used for his No. 1 album, 'Frampton Comes Alive!'
1975 - John Lennon makes his final TV appearance on the special, 'Salute to Sir Lew – The Master Showman,' which airs on this date.
1983 - 'Pioneer 10' becomes the first man-made object to leave the central solar system by crossing the orbit of Neptune.
1986 - The film, 'Back to School' is released in theaters.
1988 - Paula Abdul's debut album, 'Forever Your Girl,' is released.
1989 - The Detroit Pistons win their first NBA title.
1989 - Jerry Lee Lewis receives a star on the, 'Hollywood Walk of Fame.'
1992 - Billy Ray Cyrus starts a 17-week run at No. 1, on the U.S. album chart, with, 'Some Gave All.'
1995 - Alanis Morissette releases her breakthrough album, 'Jagged Little Pill.'
1995 - 'Fear Factory' issue their second full-length effort, 'Demanufacture.'
1998 - A concert-goer is struck by lightning, during the, 'Dave Matthews Band' set, at the 'Tibetan Freedom Concert,' in Washington, D.C.'s RFK Stadium.
2000 - The leaders of South Korea and North Korea meet in an historic summit, the first such meeting, since the Korean War.
[The historic summit between the leaders of North and South Korea took place from June 13-15, 2000. The summit was held in Pyongyang, North Korea.]
2002 - The United States withdraws from the, 'Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.'
2000 - Sinead O'Connor releases, 'Faith and Courage,' her first studio album, in six years.
2005 - Michael Jackson is cleared of all child molestation charges, after a five-month trial.
2006 - Jurors begin deliberations in the trial of Susan Polk, for the murder of her husband.
2008 - R. Kelly is acquitted of all child pornography charge, after a six-year legal battle.
2010 - The Pixar animation film, 'Toy Story 3' premieres.
2012 - San Francisco Giants pitcher, Matt Cain throws a perfect game.
[A first for the franchise.]
2012 - The TV series, 'Dallas,' originally on CBS, returns to television, on 'TNT.'
2013 - The White House states it has conclusive evidence that Syrian President, Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons.
2014 - 'How to Train Your Dragon 2,' and '22 Jump Street' are released in theaters.
2015 - Rachel Platten performs, 'Fight Song,' with Taylor Swift, during her concert, in Philadelphia.
2018 - A raccoon completes a climb of a  25-story skyscraper, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
[The raccoon was seen on the UBS Tower building ledge on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 12, 2018. It had been seen on a ledge of the nearby Town Square building the day before. After attempts to lure it down failed, it began climbing the UBS Tower on Tuesday. It continued its climb into the early morning hours and reached the roof around 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, where it was later captured.]

Other Observances:

Friday the 13th  🙀
[This day is considered the unluckiest of days in many superstitions, unless you were born on Friday the 13th, in which case it is your lucky day. 'Friggatriskaidekaphobia' is the fear of Friday the 13th. Some people don’t like the number 13, whether it’s a Friday or not. The fear of the number 13 is called, 'triskaidekaphobia.' Quite a few skyscrapers and hotels do not have a 13th floor [or a room 13, for that matter], and many buildings substitute 12 1/2 for 13 in their addresses.]
National Sewing Machine Day
[A day to appreciate the invention that revolutionized garment production.]
Wear Blue Day [Friday before Father's Day]
[This day often promotes men's health awareness.]
National Blame Someone Else Day [First Friday the 13th of the Year]
[A lighthearted day to playfully shift blame.]
National Weed Your Garden Day
[A reminder for gardeners to tend to their green spaces.]
World Softball Day
[Celebrate the sport of softball.]
International Albinism Awareness Day
[A day to raise awareness about albinism and combat discrimination.]
National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
[A day to laugh about our occasional blunders in the kitchen.]

International Axe Throwing Day
[For enthusiasts of axe throwing to promote their passion.]
National Random Acts of Light Day
[Founded to inspire small acts of kindness and hope.]
National Dance/Movement Therapy Advocacy Day
[A day to educate more people about the new and unique form of psychotherapy called dance/movement therapy making waves around the world. It addresses mental health by honing in on the body, movement, and dance as a natural expression that aids physical and psychological healing.]
National Golf Cart Day
[A day to celebrate golf carts.]
National Movie Night [Second Friday in June]
[Encourages family movie nights.]
National Jane Day
[It's Jane Day!]
Feast of St. Anthony [Catholic Church] [Spain]
[A day to honor the life and work of, St. Anthony of Padua.]
National Chamoy Day
[A day to honor this delicious versatile condiment that the world raves over.]

Notable Events for June 14th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 14 | Birthdays & Events]

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1158 - Munich [now, Germany] is founded, by Henry the Lion.
1775 – The Continental Congress authorizes the enlistment of expert riflemen, marking the birth of the 'United States Army' as America's first national institution.
[The United States Army is established.]
1777 – The Second Continental Congress passes the 'Flag Act,' officially adopting the 'Stars and Stripes' as the flag of the United States.
['Stars and Stripes' is adopted by Congress, as the flag of the, 'United States.']
1789 – Captain William Bligh, and 18 others cast adrift from HMS Bounty, reach Timor.
[After a perilous 4,000-mile journey, in an open boat.]
1834 - Isaac Fischer, Jr. patents sandpaper.
[US Patent: 8,246X, Coating Paper, Manufacturing sandpaper.]
1846 – American settlers, in California, rebel against Mexican rule, and proclaim the [short-lived], 'California Republic,' also known as the, 'Bear Flag Republic.'
1877 – Henry Ossian Flipper becomes the first African American cadet to graduate from the, 'United States Military Academy,' at West Point.
1894 - The famous Massey Hall, in downtown Toronto, opens with a performance of Handel's, 'Messiah.'
1900 - The 'Republic of Hawaii' becomes a U.S. territory.
1919 – British aviators, John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown depart from St. John's, Newfoundland, on the first non-stop transatlantic flight, landing in Ireland, less than 16 hours later.
1923 - Fiddlin' John Carson records, 'The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane,' a pivotal moment as he became the first country musician to be recorded by Ralph Peer, a highly influential talent scout of the 1920s.
1937 - Pennsylvania becomes the first of the United States to celebrate 'Flag Day,' officially, as a state holiday.
[While President Woodrow Wilson had issued a proclamation, in 1916, establishing June 14th as, 'Flag Day,' nationally. It wasn't until Pennsylvania's action, in 1937, that it became a state-recognized holiday.]
1940 – German troops enter and occupy Paris during World War II, marking the fall of France.
1940 – The first transport of Polish political prisoners arrive at Auschwitz, which becomes Nazi Germany's largest concentration [and extermination] camp.
1942 - 'Anne Frank' begins to keep a diary.
1949 – Albert II, a rhesus monkey, rides a V-2 rocket to an altitude of 134 km, becoming the first mammal, and monkey, in space.
[He survived the ascent, but died on return due to parachute failure.]
1951 – The U.S. Census Bureau dedicates UNIVAC I, the first commercially produced electronic digital computer in the United States.
1953 - 'Elvis Presley' graduates from L.C. Humes High School, in Memphis, Tennessee.
1954 – 'Under God' is added to Pledge of Allegiance: U.S. President, Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a bill into law adding the words, 'under God' to the, 'United States Pledge of Allegiance.'
1959 – The Disneyland Monorail System, the first daily operating monorail system, in the Western Hemisphere, opens to the public.
1961 - 'Patsy Cline' sustains serious head injuries and, a fractured hip in a car accident, in Madison, Tennessee.
[Despite her injuries, her song, 'I Fall to Pieces' became her first Country No. 1, and a major crossover hit.]
1965 - 'The Beatles' release their seventh Capitol Records album in the U.S., 'Beatles VI.'
1967 - 'The Monkees' record 'Daydream Believer.'
1967 - 'The Doors' appear at, 'Steve Paul's Scene/The Scene,' in New York City, with Jimi Hendrix notably in the audience.
1967 - 'The Beatles' record, 'All You Need Is Love.'
1968 - 'The Jeff Beck Group,' featuring a then-unknown Rod Stewart, as lead singer, makes its U.S. debut, a performance that helped launch both their careers.
1970 - 'Grand Funk Railroad' spend $100,000 for a block-long billboard, in New York's Times Square, to advertise their album, 'Closer to Home,' a successful marketing move that helped the album reach No. 6 on the Billboard Top 200.
1970 - The Grateful Dead release their, 'Workingman's Dead' LP.
1970 - 'Derek and the Dominos,' featuring 'Eric Clapton,' make their live debut, in London, at a charity concert to benefit the Dr. Spock Civil Liberties Defense Fund.
[The band was introduced under this name after a mix-up with their original choice, 'The Dynamics.']
1971 - The first 'Hard Rock Cafe' opens, in London.
1974 - Ray Stevens' song about streaking, 'The Streak,' reaches No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart.
[A song about the latest British craze of streaking, running naked in a public place.]
1974 - 'David Bowie' opens his, 'Diamond Dogs' tour at the Montreal Forum, surprising fans by shedding his flamboyant 'Ziggy Stardust persona,' for a more conventional look.
1975 - America's, 'Sister Golden Hair' goes to No. 1 on the US singles chart, their second U.S. No. 1.
1977 - 'Led Zeppelin' concludes a sold-out six-night engagement, at Madison Square Garden, with a three-hour set during their 11th, and final, North American tour.
1979 - A 'No Nukes' concert takes place at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, featuring an impressive lineup including, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Stephen Stills.
1980 - Billy Joel's seventh studio album, 'Glass Houses,' begins a six-week run atop the Billboard 200, becoming his second U.S. No. 1 album, and featuring, 'It's Still Rock and Roll to Me,' his first single to top the Billboard Hot 100.
1980 - 'Peter Gabriel' scores his first UK No. 1 album with his third solo release, 'Peter Gabriel.'
1982 – After six weeks of fighting, Argentina surrenders to Great Britain, ending the, 'Falklands War,' and restoring British control over the islands.
1982 - 'The Pretenders' fire Pete Farndon.
[The decision was made due to his increasing drug use, which was impacting his performance, and relationship with the band.]
1985 - The film, 'Prizzi's Honor' is released in theaters.
1985 – Shiite Hezbollah terrorists hijack TWA Flight 847, leading to a multi-day crisis.
[The flight was en route from Athens to Rome.]
1987 - 'Madonna' plays the first date on her, 'Who's That Girl World Tour' at the Osaka Stadium, in Osaka, Japan.
1988 - 'The Fat Boys' file a $5 million lawsuit against Miller Beer, and Joe Piscopo, for using their likeness in a commercial.
[This lawsuit, among other claims, addressed the use of 'look-alikes' in the commercial, suggesting they bore a striking resemblance to, 'The Fat Boys,' as well as the use of their performing style.]
1989 - 40th U.S. President, 'Ronald Reagan' receives honorary knighthood, by Queen Elizabeth II.
1991 - The movie, 'Robin Hood: 'Prince of Thieves' debuts in theaters.
1991 - 'Foreigner' releases the album, 'Unusual Heat,' the only one to feature Johnny Edwards as lead vocalist, instead of founding member, Lou Gramm.
1992 - Violence erupts at a beachfront sports and music festival, in Belmar, New Jersey, resulting in 38 minor injuries, and 28 arrests.
1994 - The New York Rangers win their first Stanley Cup, in 54 years, beating Vancouver, 3-2, in game 7, at Madison Square Garden.
1994 - 'Aaliyah' releases her debut studio album, 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number,' which fuses soul-filled R&B and hip-hop, with the 'new jack swing' production of the era.
1994 - Cows gather around a just-fallen meteorite fragment, in St. Robert, Quebec.
1995 - Michael Jackson and his wife, Lisa Marie Presley, appear on ABC's, 'PrimeTime Live' in a live interview with Diane Sawyer, their first since their surprise marriage.
1996 - The movie, 'The Cable Guy' is released, in theaters.
2000 - Noel Gallagher of Oasis is voted the, 'Un-coolest Person in Rock,' in Melody Maker's annual survey.
2002 - Films, 'The Bourne Identity,' and 'Scooby-Doo' debut, in theaters.
2002 - In Lubbock, TX, a power failure ends a Britney Spears concert, after only two songs.
2002 - Near-Earth asteroid 2002 MN misses the Earth, by 75,000 miles.
[It was discovered three days later, on June 17, 2002.]
2004 - A tractor-trailer overturns on a highway, in Bear Trap Canyon, Montana, spilling its load of hundreds of beehives, and unleashes some nine million angry honeybees.
2005 - 'Asafa Powell' sets a new 100m world record, of 9.77 seconds.
2005 - A 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes, about 90 miles southwest of the coastal community of, 'Crescent City,' in California, 300 miles northwest of San Francisco.
[Later revised to 7.2-magnitude.]
2008 - 'Pearl Jam' headlines the, 'Bonnaroo Music Festival,' delivering a nearly three-hour set.
2010 - Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin are inducted into the, 'Apollo Theatre's Legends Hall of Fame.'
2011 - The Broadway musical, 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' opens.
2012 - Canadian singer-songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot is inducted into the, 'U.S. Songwriters Hall of Fame.'
2015 – The murder of Claudine 'Dee Dee' Blanchard [mother of, 'Gypsy Rose'] is discovered, leading to a highly publicized case, involving, 'Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.'
2016 - 'Kiss Rocks Vegas' is released, on pay-per-view.
2017 – Grenfell Tower Fire: A devastating fire tears through the 24-story Grenfell Tower in London, killing 72 people.
2024 - 'Luke Combs' releases his new album, 'Fathers & Sons.'
2024 - 'Paul McCartney & Wings' 1974 bootleg, 'One Hand Clapping' gets an official release.

Other Observances:

Flag Day [U.S.]
[Commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. What we know fondly as the, 'Stars and Stripes' was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag, on June 14, 1777, in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Colonial troops fought under many different flags with various symbols and slogans—rattlesnakes, pine trees, and eagles; 'Don’t Tread on Me,' 'Liberty or Death,' and 'Conquer or Die,' to name a few. The first flag had 13 stars on a blue field and 13 alternating red and white stripes for the 13 original colonies. Now there are 50 stars, one for each state in the Union, but the 13 stripes remain. Although many people believe that Betsy Ross designed and sewed the first flag, there's no proof of that. Flag Day was first celebrated in 1877, on the flag’s 100th birthday.]
Army Birthday [U.S.]
[Celebrates the establishment of the U.S. Army by the Continental Congress, in 1775.]
World Blood Donor Day
[Promotes awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts.]
National Bourbon Day
[A day to recognize the, 'Official Spirit of America.' Calling all bourbon lovers' across the globe, to raise a glass for one of the smoothest whiskeys around.]
National Strawberry Shortcake Day
[This day lands at the peak of strawberry season, and while we are able to get strawberries all year long now, the best strawberries are those picked from April to June. These bright red berries during this time are sweeter and more flavorful. By adding them to a shortcake biscuit or a sponge cake, strawberry shortcake is an easy and refreshing summertime dessert!]
National Rosé Day
[A day that recognizes a very versatile wine, that complements many dishes.]
National New Mexico Day
[Celebrates New Mexico becoming the '47th' state to join the Union.]
National Dragonfly Day [Second Saturday in June]
[Let's buzz around learning facts about the big-eyed bug, also known as the, dragonfly.]
National Cucumber Day
[A day to crunch on some fresh cucumbers, a summer favorite.]
Monkey Around Day [U.S.]
[This day encourages everyone to set aside their worries and toss out their inhibitions. A day to just goof off and do whatever comes to mind. Maybe you have a wild idea that you’ve always wanted to try, but were afraid to. Today’s the perfect opportunity to be brave and safely have some fun. You’ll be pleased you did it tomorrow. So, go with the flow, and spend some time idly without being too serious.]
World Doll Day [Second Saturday in June]
[This family-friendly day encourages you to give someone a doll, especially to a child that does not have one.]
National Pop Goes the Weasel Day
[A day that celebrates a nursery rhyme children have been singing for more than 300 years.]
National Outlet Shopping Day [Second Saturday/Weekend in June]
[This shopping holiday is shaking up the retail landscape this summer at outlet centers across North America. Planning for summer fun begins with having the right apparel and accessories. After a long winter, we look into our closets and realize the choices can be limited. Having the perfect look–comfortable, flattering and on trend–is any shopper’s goal. There is no better way to get summer kicked off with a bang than by shopping and saving. Be sure you’ve got the right outfit to go with every occasion on your summer calendar starting today!]
International Bath Day
[This day commemorates the legend of Archimedes, who is said to have discovered the principle of buoyancy while taking a bath, and then famously exclaimed, 'Eureka!.' The day is a reminder to embrace bath time for its relaxing and creative benefits, and to appreciate the cultural and personal significance of bathing.]
National Dog Dad Day
[A heartwarming occasion set aside to honor the men who love, care for, and cherish their canine companions.]
World Juggling Day
[A day dedicated to preserving and spreading the history of the art of juggling. Juggling requires discipline, dedication, and lots of practice. This entertaining act can be done with several items ranging from balls and bowling pins to bottles and knives — the possibilities are endless. People can get into juggling at any age as the only prerequisite for this skill is passion.]
World Gin Day [Second Saturday in June]
[A global celebration of all things gin.]
Worldwide Knit in Public Day
[The objective of the holiday is to showcase knitting as an enjoyable activity to partake in — for all ages, not just doting grandparents looking to make a sweater for their darling grandchildren.]

Notable Events for June 15th:

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1215 - King John of England seals the, 'Magna Carta,' a foundational document for constitutional law guaranteeing basic rights.
1300 - Dante Alighieri is named a prior of Florence.
1667 - The first human blood transfusion is reportedly administered by Jean-Baptiste Denys, in France, using sheep's blood on a 15-year-old boy.
1775 - The Continental Congress votes to appoint George Washington Commander-in-Chief of the, 'Continental Army.'
1776 - Delaware declares itself independent of British and Pennsylvanian authority, creating the state of Delaware.
1804 - Congress ratifies the 12th Amendment of the Constitution, establishing the procedure for electing the President and Vice President.
1836 - 'Arkansas' is admitted as the '25th' U.S. State.
[Arkansas becomes the '25th' state to join the Union.]
1844 - Charles Goodyear receives a patent for the vulcanization of rubber, a process that significantly strengthens the material.
1846 - The Oregon Treaty is signed, between Great Britain and the United States, settling the dispute over the Oregon territory, and establishing the 49th parallel as the border with British Canada.
1849 - James K. Polk, '11th' President of the United States, dies.
1851 - Jacob Fussell opened the first commercial ice cream factory, Baltimore, Maryland.
1863 - President Abraham Lincoln calls for new militia from Mid-Atlantic states to help protect Washington, D.C.
1864 - Congress legalizes equal pay for Black soldiers in the military.
1864 - The 'Battle of Petersburg' begins, during the, 'American Civil War.'
1864 - 'Arlington National Cemetery' is established.
1896 - The Sanriku Tsunami earthquake strikes off the coast of Honshu, Japan, causing two tsunamis that kill at least 22,000 people, and destroy 9,000 homes.
1904 - More than 1,000 people die when a fire sweeps through the riverboat General Slocum on New York City's East River, one of the worst maritime disasters in US history.
1907 - Researcher George Soper publishes the name of Mary Mallon [Typhoid Mary] as the cause of the recent typhoid outbreaks, in the New York area.
1910 - Robert Falcon Scott's, 'Terra Nova Expedition' sets sail for Antarctica.
1916 - President Woodrow Wilson signs a bill incorporating the, 'Boy Scouts of America.'
1917 - The U.S. Congress passes the, 'Espionage Act,' making it a crime to convey information intended to interfere with the U.S. war effort, or to promote the success of its enemies.
1920 - The first radio broadcast of live music took place from Chelmsford, England, featuring Australian soprano, 'Dame Nellie Melba.'
1921 - American daredevil pilot, Bessie Coleman earns her aviator's license, becoming the world's first Black [and Native American] female aviator to obtain a pilot's license.
1934 - The 'Great Smoky Mountains National Park' [Tennessee/North Carolina] is established, by Congress.
1937 - Waylon Jennings, a leader of the 1970s outlaw country movement, is born.
1938 - Johnny Vander Meer of the Cincinnati Reds pitches his second consecutive no-hit, no-run professional baseball game.
1944 - U.S. Marines begin the invasion of Saipan, in the Pacific, during World War II.
1945 - Singer, Judy Garland marries Vincente Minnelli.
1954 - The Union of European Football Associations [UEFA] is founded.
1958 - 'Pizza Hut' is founded, in Wichita, Kansas.
1958 - 'The Platters sing, 'Twilight Time,' on the, 'Ed Sullivan Show.'
1963 - Kyu Sakamoto's, 'Sukiyaki' became the first Japanese song to reach #1, on the U.S. pop chart.
1965 - The Canadian government announces it would permit color television, in Canada.
1965 - 'Bob Dylan' records, 'Like a Rolling Stone,' a groundbreaking song that solidifies his turn towards electric rock music.
1966 - 'The Beatles' release the controversial, 'Yesterday and Today' album, with its 'butcher' sleeve, which was quickly pulled and replaced, due to public outcry.
[This original release featured a photograph known as the, 'Butcher cover,' which depicted the band in butcher smocks draped with raw meat and plastic baby doll parts. The cover was met with immediate criticism from record dealers, and sparked significant public outcry. Capitol Records quickly recalled approximately 750,000 copies, and ordered the destruction of the covers. To save money on the recall, Capitol pasted a new, more conventional 'trunk cover' over the existing 'butcher' sleeves. This version was officially released on, June 20, 1966. Some stores, such as, 'Sears,' briefly sold the original 'butcher' cover version, before the recall, making those copies valuable collector's items.]
1967 - 'Peter Green' leaves, 'John Mayall's Bluesbreakers,' to form 'Fleetwood Mac.'
[Fleetwood Mac was officially formed, in July 1967.]
1969 - 'Hee Haw' premieres on television.
1970 - 'Jimi Hendrix' records at his 'Electric Ladyland' studio, in New York City, for the first time.
1973 - 'Marvin Gaye's' iconic song, 'Let's Get It On' is released, becoming a classic.
1974 - Paul McCartney & Wings announce Geoff Britton as their new drummer, replacing Denny Seiwell.
1974 - 'All the President's Men,' the book detailing the Watergate scandal, by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, is published.
1977 - Spain holds its first free elections, since 1936, marking the transition to democracy after nearly four decades of dictatorship under, 'Francisco Franco.'
1981 - Duran Duran' release their self-titled debut album, featuring hits like, 'Girls on Film,' and 'Planet Earth.'
1985 - 'Dire Straits' begin a nine-week run at #1, on the U.S. album chart, with, 'Brothers In Arms.'
1986 - A major concert is held at, 'Giants Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring 'U2,' and 'Sting,' as the final show of a U.S. tour, which raised over $3 million for, 'Amnesty International.'
1989 - Nirvana releases their debut album, 'Bleach,' on Sub Pop Records.
1990 - Films, 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch,' 'Ghost Dad,' and 'Dick Tracy' are released in theaters.
1905 - Princess Margaret of Connaught married Gustav, Crown Prince of Sweden.
1991 - Mount Pinatubo explodes in the Philippines, one of the 20th century's most violent volcanic eruptions, causing a global temperature drop.
1994 - Disney's animated musical, 'The Lion King' debuts in theaters.
1994 - Greek composer, Manos Hadjidakis, who wrote the theme for, 'Never on Sunday,' dies.
1995 - During the O.J. Simpson murder trial, Simpson attempts to try on the infamous glove, leading to the defense's memorable line, 'If it doesn't fit, you must acquit.'
1995 - Richard Weber and Mikhail Malakhov first to walk from Canada to North Pole, and back, unaided.
1996 - Ella Fitzgerald, jazz legend dubbed, 'America's First Lady of Song,' dies, at '79.'
1996 - Original 'KISS' members, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley perform together, in full makeup, for the first time, in 17 years, at KROQ's Weenie Roast, as a warmup for their, 'Alive Worldwide Reunion Tour.'
1998 - The 'Spice Girls' begin their first North American tour, in West Palm Beach, their first without Geri Halliwell [Ginger Spice].
1999 - Epic Records releases, 'No Boundaries: A Benefit For The Kosovar Refugees.'
2001 - 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' debuts in theaters.
2004 - The iTunes Music Store is launched, in France, Germany, and the U.K.
2005 - 'Batman Begins' is released in theaters.
2007 - 'Fantastic Four: 'Rise of the Silver Surfer,' and 'Nancy Drew' are released.
2010 - Devo releases the album, 'Something for Everybody,' their first album, in 20 years.
2011 - A 30-minute power outage occurs in East Missoula, Montana, when a bald eagle dropped its prey, a fawn, on a nearby power line.
2012 - Aerialist, Nik Wallenda crossed Niagara Falls, on a high wire, becoming the first tightrope walker to cross the falls, in more than a century, and the first to cross at the base of the falls.
2024 - George Strait makes history with a record-setting concert, at Kyle Field, on the Texas A&M University campus, drawing over 110,000 fans, and breaking the U.S. record for concert attendance.
[This concert set a new U.S. record for concert attendance with 110,905 fans.]

Other Observances:

Father's Day [Third Sunday in June]
[A day to honor fathers and father figures.]
National Smile Power Day
[Promoting the power of a smile to spread positivity.]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
[Raising awareness about elder abuse and neglect.]
Nature Photography Day
[Encouraging people to capture the beauty of the natural world through photography.]
Sneak A Kiss Day
[A day to honor their pure feelings for each other. Yes, kissing may be considered something normal for couples. But sneaking in a kiss by surprise strikes a bundle of romantic feelings that will instantly transport you to cloud nine. The day is also the perfect time to confess your feelings for a new romance or a date you feel you have an outward connection with. So gather up the courage, put on some lip balm, and pucker up!]
Clean Your Vents Day [International]
[You’re probably wondering what this day is all about, right? Well, the idea is that maybe we should take more time to just celebrate the little things in life that we never think about. Like the external vents and exhausts on our house.]
Global Wind Day
[Raising awareness about wind energy and its potential to reshape energy systems.]
National Bug Busting Day
[A day of reminder to reduce the incidence of lice and their potential to spread via classrooms, by checking your kids for nits. Head lice can affect anyone at any age, but these pesky creatures most frequently prey on children between 4 and 11. Although they’re not particularly dangerous, they certainly cause a lot of irritation and distress. Because you can’t easily spot head-lice eggs, combing wet hair with a special comb lets you catch nits early and remove them before they hatch and make their way to other people. This method avoids harsh insecticides and can help prevent outbreaks in schools.]
Beer Day Britain
[A celebration of beer in the U.K.]
National Big Boy Day
[Celebrating the Big Boy restaurant chain.]
National Foam Party Day
[Encouraging fun foam parties.]
National Prune Day [U.S.]
[On this day, the many health benefits of these dried plums are highlighted. Prunes are incredibly rich in fiber, vitamin A, and cancer-fighting antioxidants. What’s more, they’re also good for your vision and digestion. It also helps prevent muscular degeneration and night blindness. But don’t be deceived — there are many ways to eat this fruit. If you’re not a fan of its texture, discover different ways to consume them. From cakes, and juices, to salads, this is the time to be creative in incorporating prunes into your diet.]
National Megalodon Day
[A day to explore and learn about the prehistoric shark.]
National Turkey Lovers' Day [Third Sunday in June]
[A day to enjoy turkey.]
Trinity Sunday [Christian observance]
[This day is a Christian festival widely celebrated by Western Churches.]
National Salvation Day [Azerbaijan]
[A day to commemorate the return of the national leader, Heydar Aliyev, to Baku, Azerbaijan, in 1993.]
Magna Carta Day
[This day is about the commemoration of the approval of the Great Charter which limits the power of the English monarch and simultaneously outlines the rights of the common people in England [the signing of the Magna Carta, in 1215]. This document has been used as the template for civil liberties not just in the United Kingdom but all over the world, highlighting parliamentarianism, constitutionalism, and liberty.]

Notable Events for June 16th:

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1755 - During the French and Indian War, the French surrender 'Fort Beauséjour' to the British, leading to the expulsion of the Acadians.
1815 - The 'Battles of Ligny and Quatre Bras' take place, two days before the decisive 'Battle of Waterloo,' as part of Napoleon's 'Hundred Days' campaign.
1816 - Lord Byron reads, 'Fantasmagoriana' to his guests, inspiring his challenge for each to write a ghost story, leading to Mary Shelley's, 'Frankenstein.'
[This event happened during the summer of 1816, at the Villa Diodati, near Lake Geneva, in Switzerland.]
1846 - The 'Papal conclave of 1846, elects Pope Pius IX, beginning the longest reign in the history of the papacy.
[The conclave was held from June 14-16, 1846.]
1858 - Abraham Lincoln delivers his famous, 'House Divided' speech, in Springfield, Illinois, warning of the nation's growing division over slavery.
1862 - During the American Civil War, a Union attempt to capture Charleston, South Carolina, is thwarted at the, 'Battle of Secessionville.'
1884 - The first purpose-built roller coaster, LaMarcus Adna Thompson's "Switchback Railway," opens at Coney Island, in New York.
1893 - 'Cracker Jack,' invented by R.W. Rueckheim, is introduced at the, 'World's Columbian Exposition,' in Chicago.
1897 - A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed [though the Republic would not be dissolved, until a year later].
1903 - The Pepsi-Cola Co. registers the, 'Pepsi-Cola' trademark.
1903 - The 'Ford Motor Company' is incorporated, by Henry Ford, and 11 investors/prospective stockholders.
[The company was officially incorporated the following day when the Secretary of State's office received the paperwork.]
1904 - James Joyce's novel, 'Ulysses' is set on this day, and is now celebrated annually [as 'Bloomsday'].
1911 - IBM is founded as the, 'Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company,' in Endicott, New York.
1933 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the, 'National Industrial Recovery Act,' as part of his 'New Deal' legislation.
1933 - The 'U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation' [FDIC] is created.
1943 - Charlie Chaplin, 54, marries 18-year-old, Oona O'Neill, daughter of playwright, Eugene O'Neill.
1961 - Russian ballet star, 'Rudolf Nureyev' defects from the Soviet Union, during a stopover, [Le Bourget Airport] in Paris, a significant blow to Soviet prestige.
1963 - Soviet Cosmonaut, 'Valentina Tereshkova' becomes the first woman to travel into space aboard, 'Vostok 6.'
1965 - Bob Dylan records, 'Like a Rolling Stone,' at Columbia Records' 'Studio A,' in Manhattan.
[Considered one of his greatest works.]
1967 - The 'Monterey Pop Festival' begins, in Monterey, California, often seen as a precursor to, 'Woodstock.'
[The festival ran for three days, from June 16th to June 18th, 1967.]
1975 - John Lennon sues U.S. government officials for selective prosecution in his deportation case [he was granted permanent residence, in 1976].
1976 - The 'Soweto uprising' begins, in South Africa, as police kill hundreds of protesting schoolchildren demonstrating against the introduction of, 'Afrikaans,' as a language of instruction in schools.
1977 - 'Leonid Brezhnev' is elected President of the Supreme Soviet, becoming both head of party and head of state, in the Soviet Union.
1989 - Imre Nagy, the former Hungarian prime minister, is executed, after the 1956 Hungarian Uprising, and is reburied in Budapest, following the collapse of Communism, in Hungary.
1989 - 'Ghostbusters II' is released in theaters.
1990 - 'Roxette's,' 'It Must Have Been Love' reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
1994 - 'Kristen Pfaff,' bassist for, 'Hole,' dies of a heroin overdose.
1995 - 'Pearl Jam' begins a tour, without using Ticketmaster, opting for an alternative mail-order ticket service.
1995 - 'Pocahontas' [limited release], and 'Batman Forever' debut in theaters.
1999 - Kathleen Ann Soliah [Sara Jane Olson], a former member of the, 'Symbionese Liberation Army' [SLA], is captured, after more than 20 years on the run.
2000 - 'Titan A.E.,' and 'Shaft' debut in theaters.
2006 - The 'Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,' 'Nacho Libre,' 'The Lake House,' and 'Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties' are released.
2010 - 'Hot in Cleveland' premieres, on TV Land.
2010 - 'Sonisphere Festival,' in Warsaw, Poland, features, 'The Big Four' [Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax].
2010 - Bhutan becomes the first country to institute a total ban on tobacco.
[This ban was part of the, 'Tobacco Control Act,' which prohibited the sale, production, and distribution of tobacco products in the country, making Bhutan the first nation to implement such a comprehensive ban.]
2016 - 'Meat Loaf' collapses on stage, during a concert, in Edmonton, Canada.

Other Observances:

National Fudge Day [U.S.]
[A day to enjoy and celebrate the sweet treat.]
National Take Your Cat to Work Day
[A fun day for feline-loving employees.]
Fresh Veggies Day [U.S.]
[Encourages healthy eating by highlighting the benefits of fresh vegetables.]
World Sea Turtle Day
[Raises awareness about the importance of sea turtles and their conservation.]
International Waterfall Day
[Appreciating the beauty and power of waterfalls.]
Arborist Appreciation Day
[Showing gratitude to those who care for trees.]
Bloomsday [Dublin, Ireland]
[Celebrates the life of Irish writer, James Joyce, and commemorates the events of his novel, 'Ulysses,' on this day, in 1904.]
International Day of Family Remittances
[Recognizes the contributions of migrant workers to their families and communities.]
Youth Day [South Africa]
[Commemorates the Soweto Uprising of 1976.]
International Day of the African Child
[Observance focusing on the challenges faced by children in Africa, and the importance of education and healthcare.]
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev [Sikhism]
[A significant religious observance.]

Notable Events for June 17th:

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1397 - The 'Kalmar Union' is formed, uniting the kingdoms of, 'Denmark,' 'Norway,' and 'Sweden,' under a single monarch.
1631 - 'Mumtaz Mahal' [wife of Mughal emperor, 'Shah Jahān'] dies during childbirth.
[The Taj Mahal is built in her memory.]
1665 - The 'Battle of Montes Claros' takes place, securing Portugal's independence from Spain, in the last battle of the, 'Portuguese Restoration War.'
1673 - French explorers, Jacques Marquette, and Louis Jolliet, reach the Mississippi River, becoming the first Europeans to make a detailed account of its course.
1775 - The 'Battle of Bunker Hill' occurs during the, 'American Revolutionary War.'
[The 'Battle of Bunker Hill' begins during the, 'Siege of Boston.' Despite a British victory, the American colonists inflict heavy casualties, demonstrating their determination, and ability to stand against professional British troops.]
1789 - In France, during the, 'French Revolution,' the 'Third Estate' declares itself the, 'National Assembly.'
1824 - The 'Bureau of Indian Affairs' [BIA] is established.
1856 - The Republican Party’s first national convention, to nominate a presidential candidate, takes place, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1862 - The 'Plow and Gun' combo is patented [Patent No. 35,600] in the U.S.
[Intended to provide farmers in border regions, susceptible to conflict and guerrilla warfare, with a defensive weapon. It featured a plow that could also be used as a light ordnance, capable of firing projectiles or grapeshot. A horse-drawn plow outfitted with a firearm. The patent was granted to, W.H. Fancher and C.M. French, of Waterloo, New York.]
1863 - The 'Travelers Insurance Co of Hartford' becomes the first chartered accident insurer.
1872 - Johann Strauss conducts a 987-piece orchestra, and a 20,000-member choir, in a performance of, 'The Blue Danube,' in Boston.
1885 - The 'Statue of Liberty' arrives in New York Harbor [214 crates containing 350 pieces, and shipped across the Atlantic, via the French ship, 'Isere'], a gift of friendship, from France.
1898 - The 'U.S. Navy Hospital Corps' is established.
1900 - Future President, 'Herbert Hoover,' and his wife, Lou, are caught in the, 'Boxer Rebellion,' in Tianjin, China, for nearly a month.
1901 - The College Board introduces its first standardized test, laying the foundation for the, 'SAT.'
1928 - 'Amelia Earhart' becomes the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, as a passenger, on a 'Fokker F. VII' aircraft.
1930 - U.S. President Herbert Hoover signs the, 'Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act,' into law, raising tariffs to historically high levels, and considered a contributing factor to the, 'Great Depression.'
1932 - World War I veterans, known as the, 'Bonus Army,' gather at the U.S. Capitol to hear the Senate consider a bill that would give them benefits.
1940 - France signals its intention to surrender to Nazi Germany, as Marshal Henri Petain replaces Paul Reynaud as prime minister.
1940 - The three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania fall under Soviet occupation.
1940 - The 'RMS Lancastria,' a British ocean liner, is attacked, and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France, resulting in at least 3,000 deaths, in Britain's worst maritime disaster.
1942 - Army weekly magazine, 'Yank' coin the term, 'G.I. Joe,' in a comic strip ['Private Breger'], drawn by Dave Breger.
1944 - Iceland declares independence from Denmark, and becomes a republic.
1946 - The first commercially operated mobile telephone network, for private subscribers, is opened by AT&T [American Telephone & Telegraph Corporation], and its associate company, 'Southwestern Bell, in St. Louis, Missouri.
1949 - Trans-Canada Air Lines begin serving 'quick-freeze' meals.
1950 - The first kidney transplant is conducted, at a Chicago hospital.
1953 - The Soviet Union orders an armored division into East Berlin, to crush anti-government riots, by East German workers.
1963 - The U.S. Supreme Court rules, 8 to 1, in 'Abington School District v. Schempp,' that mandatory recitation of the, 'Lord's Prayer,' or reading of Biblical verses, in public schools, is unconstitutional.
1964 - 'The Supremes,' 'Where Did Our Love Go' is released, becoming their first #1 hit.
1965 - 'The Kinks' arrive in New York City, for their first U.S. tour.
1967 - China announces a successful test of its first thermonuclear [hydrogen] weapon.
1967 - The three-day 'Monterey Pop Festival' begins in California, featuring major U.S. appearances by, 'The Who,' 'Jimi Hendrix,' and 'Janis Joplin.'
[The Monterey Pop Festival ran from June 16-18, 1967.]
1971 - President Richard Nixon declares, and initiates, the U.S. 'War on Drugs.'
[The term 'war on drugs' was popularized, by the media, after a press conference, given on June 17, 1971, during which President Richard Nixon declared drug abuse 'public enemy number one..' He stated, 'In order to fight and defeat this enemy, it is necessary to wage a new, all-out offensive. ... This will be a worldwide offensive. ... t will be government-wide ... and it will be nationwide.']
1972 - 'Dolly Parton' records, 'I Will Always Love You.'
1972 - The Watergate burglars are arrested, after breaking into the, 'Democratic National Committee' headquarters, initiating the ['Watergate'] scandal that would eventually lead to President Richard Nixon's resignation.
1972 - 'Don McLean' has his first U.K. #1 single with, 'Vincent.'
1976 - The 'National Basketball Association' [NBA] merges with the, 'American Basketball Association' [ABA], taking on four successful ABA franchises.
1976 - 'Blondie' release their debut single, 'X Offender.'
1978 - 'Andy Gibb' becomes the first solo artist, in U.S. chart history, to have his first three singles reach #1 with, 'Shadow Dancing.'
1987 - The 'Dusky Seaside Sparrow' becomes extinct after the last living bird, known as 'Orange Band,' dies at Walt Disney World's, 'Discovery Island.'
1991 - The body of the 12th U.S. President Taylor is exhumed to test how he died, after rumors of being poisoned, by arsenic.
1991 - South Africa's parliament repeals the, 'Population Registration Act,' a significant step in dismantling apartheid laws.
1994 - The '15th' FIFA World Cup soccer game, hosted in the United States [for the first time], officially begins.
1994 - 'O.J. Simpson' leads the Los Angeles police on a low-speed chase, in a white Ford Bronco, watched by millions on live television, after he failed to surrender on murder charges.
[Following this bizarre [televised] highway chase, O. J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.]
2006 - 'Shakira' scores her first #1 hit in the US with, 'Hips Don't Lie,' featuring Wyclef Jean.
2009 - The 'Black Eyed Peas' album, 'The E.N.D.' debuts at #1, and their singles, 'Boom Boom Pow,' and 'I Gotta Feeling' hold the top two spots, on the Billboard Hot 100, for a record 26 consecutive weeks.
2010 - 'Leonard Cohen,' and 'David Foster,' are are inducted into the, 'Songwriters Hall of Fame.'
2015 - A mass shooting occurs at, 'Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church,' in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine people.
2017 - The double-hulled, 66-foot Polynesian voyaging canoe, 'Hokule’a' returns to Hawaii, from its around-the-world trip.
2021 - 46th U.S. President, Joe Biden signs the, 'Juneteenth National Independence Day' into law.

Other Observances:

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
[Raising awareness and taking action on environmental issues.]
Global Garbage Man Day
[A day to thank essential workers who keep our environment clean.]
National Apple Strudel Day
[A sweet culinary celebration.]
National Stewart's Root Beer Day
[Enjoy a frothy mug of root beer. Yes, please.]
World Croc Day
[A day to appreciate crocodiles and learn about them.]
Gerald Day
[A very special day for all 'Geralds' of the world.]
National Mascot Day
[Honoring mascots who bring joy and spirit to events.]
National Harrison Day
[Know any Harrisons? Let them know today is their day!]
National Cherry Tart Day
[A day that is a tart dispute. While usually observed on June 17, it's suggested that June 18th and 21st are also the days for this unofficial food holiday. To be on the safe side, make three tarts, one for each day.]
National Jan Day
[From Jan to Janice, this is your day!]
National Dump the Pump Day
[A day that encourages commuters to forego their cars by using public transportation. A day to motivate people to think about the future, by using public transport, not just one day, but the days to come, allowing people to save time and money on gas. Moreover, the day also spreads awareness about the depleting fossil fuel resources. Factors like population growth, urbanization, globalization, and the increased demand/supply issue have led humans to use fossil fuels without thinking about future repercussions. This domino effect has further led to the increase in environmental pollution as well as air-borne diseases.]
World Tessellation Day
[Celebrating intricate geometric designs and patterns.]
National Eat Your Vegetables Day
[One more opportunity to remind everyone to continue with this part of a healthy diet.]
National Ralph Day
[Hello, Ralph. Enjoy your day!]
Bunker Hill Day
[A day of celebration, to remember the sacrifices made by the heroes at, 'Bunker Hill.']
Icelandic National Day
[Celebrating Iceland's independence from Denmark, in 1944.]
Miguel De Guemes Day [Argentina]
[A day dedicated to celebrating a famous son of the land who fought for the liberation of his country from foreign powers seeking to colonize it. Not only did 'Miguel de Güeme' fight against the menacing Spanish troops, but he also fought against the crooked royalists occupying government posts, in Argentina. Thus, the brave soldier not only took part in the emancipation of his country from Spanish colonialism, but also became an armed activist against his own government’s exploitation.]

Notable Events for June 18th:

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1778 - British troops under General Sir Henry Clinton evacuate Philadelphia, after almost nine months of occupation during the American Revolution.
1798 - President John Adams oversees the passage of the, 'Naturalization Act,' the first of the controversial, 'Alien and Sedition Acts.'
1812 - The 'War of 1812' begins as the United States declare war on Great Britain.
1815 - Napoleon Bonaparte suffers a shattering defeat at the, 'Battle of Waterloo,' marking the end of his rule, and the, 'Napoleonic Wars.'
[Napoleon is defeated at the, 'Battle of Waterloo,' ending 23 years of recurrent warfare between France and other European powers.]

1861 - First fly-casting tournament in the United States, Utica, New York.

1873 - American suffragist Susan B. Anthony is fined after being convicted for voting in the 1872 presidential election.
[She refused to pay the fine, stating, 'I shall never pay a dollar of your unjust penalty,' and never did.]
1923 - 'Checker Cab' puts its first taxi on the streets.
[Specifically, the first Kalamazoo-built Checker taxi.]
1940 - 'Winston Churchill' delivers his famous 'Finest Hour' speech.
1960 - Arnold Palmer wins the U.S. Open.
1965 - The first large solid-fuel rocket, a 'Titan 3C,' is launched into orbit.
1967 - The Monterey Pop Festival comes to a close, featuring iconic performances by, 'Jimi Hendrix,' 'Janis Joplin,' 'The Who,' and the 'Grateful Dead.'
1972 - A Trident jetliner crashes after takeoff from Heathrow Airport, in London, killing all 118 people on board ['Staines Air Disaster'].
1976 - 'ABBA' performs for Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and his Queen-to-be, Silvia Sommerlath, on the eve of their Royal Wedding, performing, 'Dancing Queen' for one of the first times.
1977 - Johnny Rotten and Paul Cook of the, 'Sex Pistols' are stabbed and beaten by patriotic drunks, in response to their song, 'God Save the Queen.'
1977 - Fleetwood Mac's, 'Dreams' hits No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart.
[Their first, and only, U.S. No. 1.]
1979 - 39th U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, sign the, 'SALT-II' agreement, a nuclear arms limitation treaty.
1983 - The space shuttle, 'Challenger' launches on its second mission, with Dr. Sally Ride becoming the first American woman in space.
1984 - Conservative talk radio host, 'Alan Berg' is gunned down and killed, in Denver, Colorado.
1985 - 'Weird Al' Yankovic's album, 'Dare to Be Stupid' is released, becoming the first comedy music album to come out on Compact Disc.
1993 - 'Herb Alpert,' and 'Jerry Moss,' step down as heads of, 'A&M Records.'
1996 - 'Beck' releases his fourth full-length studio album, 'Odelay.'
2004 - The films, 'DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story,' and 'The Terminal' are released in theaters.
2010 - 'Toy Story 3' is released in theaters.
2010 - John Lennon's handwritten lyrics to The Beatles', 'A Day In The Life' sell for $1.2 million, at auction.
[The sale took place at Sotheby's, in New York.]
2011 - 'Amy Winehouse' performs [what would be her last live show], at Kalemegdan Park, in Belgrade, Serbia.
2024 - 'Justin Timberlake' is arrested in Sag Harbor, New York, for driving while intoxicated.

Other Observances:

International Panic Day
[A day to acknowledge and reduce stress in daily life.]
International Lock Check Day
[This day is all about checking your door and window locks to make sure they’re all in working order.]
National Wanna Get Away Day
[A day to embrace spontaneity and daydream about future getaways.]
National Splurge Day
[An encouragement to indulge a little and treat yourself.]
Clean Your Aquarium Day
[A reminder to maintain a healthy environment for aquatic pets.]
National [Go] Fishing Day
[A day to enjoy the tranquility and thrill of fishing.]
International Sushi Day
[Celebrate the popular Japanese dish.]
International Picnic Day
[Enjoy food outdoors with friends and family.]
Sustainable Gastronomy Day
[Promotes sustainable food practices.]
International Day for Countering Hate Speech
[Aims to combat hate speech and promote inclusivity.]
Autistic Pride Day
[Celebrates the unique strengths and perspectives of the autism community.]

Notable Events for June 19th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 19 | Birthdays & Events]

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1718 – The 'Tongwei' earthquake, or 'Gansu earthquake,' causes at least 73,000 people to die in the Qing dynasty, due to landslides.
1785 – Boston 'King's Chapel' adopts James Freeman's revised prayer book, establishing it as the 'first Unitarian congregation.'
1846 – The New York Base Ball Club defeats the Knickerbockers 23–1 in Hoboken, New Jersey, under, 'Alexander Cartwright's rules.'
[It was the first officially recorded, and organized baseball game.]
1862 - President Lincoln signs the, 'Territorial Slavery Act of 1862' [also known as, 'An Act to secure Freedom to all Persons within the Territories of the United States'], is signed, prohibiting slavery in all past, and present, U.S. territories.
1865 – 'Juneteenth': Union General Gordon Granger declares enslaved people in Texas free, marking the effective end of slavery in the United States.
[Two years after the, 'Emancipation Proclamation,' slaves in Texas are officially informed of their freedom. The anniversary officially became known as: 'Juneteenth.']
1905 – The world's first notable nickelodeon, a pioneering movie theater, opens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1910 – The first 'Father's Day' is celebrated in Spokane, Washington.
1934 – The United States establishes the, 'Federal Communications Commission' [FCC]/'Communications Act of 1934.'
1943 - The 'Philadelphia Eagles' and 'Pittsburgh Steelers' merge for one season, due to player shortages during World War II.
1944 – In the 'Battle of the Philippine Sea,' the U.S. Navy significantly cripples Japanese naval air power, in World War II.
1952 – 'I've Got A Secret' premieres on CBS.
1953 – 'Julius and Ethel Rosenberg' are executed for espionage, in the U.S., accused of passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union.
1960 - The first NASCAR race is held, at the, 'Charlotte Motor Speedway.'
1961 – Pat Boone's, 'Moody River' goes to #1 on the U.S. singles chart.
1961 – Kuwait gains full independence, from the United Kingdom.
1964 – The U.S. Senate passes the, 'Civil Rights Act of 1964' [after an 83-day filibuster], a landmark piece of legislation outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
[The final vote was 73-27.]
1965 – 'The Who,' 'Solomon Burke,' 'John Mayall's Bluesbreakers,' and more, perform at the Uxbridge Blues Festival, in England.
1965 – 'The Four Tops' achieve their first #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with, 'I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).'
1967 – 'Paul McCartney' admits to taking LSD during an interview with 'Life' Magazine.
1968 – 'The Rolling Stones' score their seventh U.K. #1 single with, 'Jumpin' Jack Flash.'
1968 – 'Solidarity Day' rally at Resurrection City, in Washington D.C., rallies with over 50,000 people protesting poverty.
1971 – Carole King's, 'It's Too Late / I Feel The Earth Move' begin a five-week run at #1 on the U.S. singles chart, both songs from her 'Tapestry' album.
1973 – Edgar Winter's, 'Frankenstein' is certified gold.
1976 – Future 'Smiths' singer, 'Steve Morrissey' has a letter published in, 'Record Mirror and Disc' asking why there aren't more stories on, 'The Sex Pistols.'
[This letter was published on June 19, 1976.]
1978 – Jim Davis's famous comic strip, featuring the lazy cat, 'Garfield,' begins nationwide syndication.
1978 – The Broadway musical, 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' opens.
1980 – 'Donna Summer' becomes the first artist signed to David Geffen's new record label, 'Geffen Records.'
[This move marked a shift in Summer's career, as she left her disco background to explore new musical avenues. Her first album on Geffen Records, 'The Wanderer,' was a more rock-oriented effort that achieved critical acclaim, despite not replicating the immense commercial success of her prior work.]
1982 – Chinese American, 'Vincent Jen Chin' is fatally beaten, in Detroit, by two white autoworkers, a case that became a rallying cry for Asian American civil rights [AAM].
1987 – A car bomb, by the Basque separatist organization, 'ETA,' kills 21 people, in Barcelona, Spain.
1987 – 'Guns N' Roses' make their U.K. live debut at [a sold-out] 'Marquee Club,' in London.
1988 – Over 3,000 East Germans gather at the, 'Berlin Wall' to hear 'Michael Jackson' perform a concert, in West Berlin.
1990 – 'Prince' plays the first of 12 sold-out nights, at Wembley Arena, in London, on his, 'Nude' European tour.
1992 – 'Batman Returns' is released in theaters.
1992 – The Greenpeace 'Stop Sellafield' concert takes place, in Manchester, England, with 'U2,' 'Public Enemy,' and 'Kraftwerk,' among others.
1998 – Disney's, 'Mulan,' and 'The X-Files' movies debut in theaters.
2000 – 'Eminem's' animated web series, 'The Slim Shady Show,' is announced, in which he and his alter-ego are 'immortalized' in animation.
2002 – American adventurer, 'Steve Fossett' takes off on the first solo flight around the world, in a record-breaking balloon flight.
2005 – Controversy, at the U.S. Grand Prix, as 14 Formula One drivers withdraw from the race, due to tire safety concerns.
2006 – The ceremonial first stone is laid for the, 'Svalbard Global Seed Vault,' in Norway.

[Construction begins on the, 'Global Seed Vault,' in Svalbard, Norway, designed to store seeds from around the world.]

2008 – The 'iTunes Music Store' reaches 5 billion songs sold.
2009 – 'The Proposal' is released in theaters.
2010 – 'Katy Perry' featuring Snoop Dogg's, 'California Gurls' goes to #1 on the U.S. singles chart.
2011 – 'Falling Skies' premieres on TNT.
2011 – 'Amy Winehouse' is booed at a concert in Belgrade, Serbia, after appearing too drunk to perform.
2012 – WikiLeaks founder, 'Julian Assange' requests asylum in London's Ecuadorian Embassy.
2012 – The 'Maroon 5' single, 'One More Night' is released in the U.S.
2013 – The actor, James Gandolfini [best known as, 'Tony Soprano'] dies, at age '51.'
2014 – 'Felipe VI' becomes King of Spain, after 'Juan Carlos I' abdicates.
2015 – Disney/Pixar's, 'Inside Out' debuts in theaters.
2016 – Actor, 'Anton Yelchin' dies, in a tragic accident, at age '27.'
2016 – A significant number of musicians, including, 'Taylor Swift,' 'Maroon 5,' 'Pearl Jam,' 'U2,' and 'Paul McCartney' sign and publicize an open letter to U.S. Congress, advocating for reforms to online copyright laws.
2018 - The 10,000,000th U.S. Patent is issued.
2020 – 'Bob Dylan' releases his '39th' studio album, 'Rough and Rowdy Ways.'

Other Observances:

Juneteenth National Independence Day [U.S.]
[This is the most prominent observance on June 19th. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the 'Emancipation Proclamation' was signed. It is now a federal holiday in the United States [June 21, 2021]. It's a day of reflection, celebration of African American history, and recognition of freedom from slavery, as well as the achievements of African Americans, from the past 158 years.]
World Sauntering Day
[A day to encourage people to slow down, relax, and appreciate their surroundings by taking a leisurely walk.]
National Garfield the Cat Day
[A day dedicated to the famous comic strip character, 'Garfield.']
International Box Day
[The perfect opportunity for you and your cat to enjoy some time together. If you don’t have a cat, you may not get what all the fuss is about. But read on anyway, to unwrap the mysteries of cats and cardboard boxes, a match made in heaven.]
National Watch Day [U.S.]
[This day celebrates and appreciates watches/timepieces.]

National Martini Day [U.S.]
[An unofficial day for martini enthusiasts.]
National FreeBSD Day
[Celebrates the FreeBSD operating system.]
Find a Leak Day
[A day dedicated to finding and fixing pesky leaks in your bathroom or kitchen, and a reminder to keep your home in good shape to avoid costly repairs down the line.]
World Tapas Day

[An international day celebrating the popular Spanish small dishes.]

Art Basel
[A four-day event, the for-profit international fair takes center stage as artists and art lovers converge in several international locations. This annual international art fair takes place in Basel, Miami Beach, Switzerland, and Hong Kong. In 2022, Paris will become another stop on the Art Basel tour.]

Notable Events for June 20th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 20 | Birthdays & Events]

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1756 - The 'Black Hole of Calcutta' incident occurs, where a British garrison was imprisoned in Calcutta, India.
1782 - The U.S. Congress officially adopts the, 'Great Seal of the United States.'
1787 - Oliver Ellsworth proposes calling the government the, 'United States,' at the Federal Convention.
[He suggested this change to replace the phrase 'national government' with 'Government of the United States,']
1789 - The deputies of the French Third Estate take the, 'Tennis Court Oath,' in defiance of King Louis XVI, a pivotal moment in the, 'French Revolution.'
1819 - The U.S. vessel 'Savannah' arrives at Liverpool, becoming the first steam-propelled vessel to cross the Atlantic.
1837 - Victoria becomes Queen of the United Kingdom, beginning her 64-year reign.
1840 - Samuel Morse patents his telegraph.
1863 - West Virginia is admitted into the Union as the '35th' U.S. state, during the Civil War.
1863 - The 'National Bank of Davenport' [Iowa] becomes the first bank chartered in the U.S., under the, 'National Banking Act.'
[The bank opened on June 29, 1863.]
1867 - President Johnson announces the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
[The formal transfer of Alaska to the United States took place on October 18, 1867.]
1877 - The first commercial telephone service is installed by, 'Alexander Graham Bell,' in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
[This event marked the beginning of the first telephone exchange, in Canada.]
1893 - 'Lizzie Borden' is acquitted of the murders of her father and stepmother.
1895 - The 'Kiel Canal,' a significant artificial waterway, is officially opened in Germany.
1895 - Caroline Baldwin becomes the first female to earn a PhD in science from an American University [Cornell University].
1900 - The 'Boxer Rebellion' reaches Peking [Beijing], with Chinese nationalists besieging foreign legations in the diplomatic quarter.
1919 - The German cabinet resigns over deadlock regarding the, 'Treaty of Versailles.'
1941 - Ford Motor Company signs its first contract with the, 'United Automobile Workers of America' [UAW-CIO].
1942 - Kazimierz Piechowski, and three others, make a daring escape from, 'Auschwitz' concentration camp, dressed as SS officers.
1944 - An experimental 'MW 18014 V-2' rocket reaches an altitude of 176 km, becoming the first man-made object to reach outer space.
1945 - Wernher von Braun, and his team of Nazi rocket scientists, are approved for transfer to the U.S. under, 'Operation Paperclip.'
1947 - Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel, an American mobster, is shot and killed, in Beverly Hills.
1948 - The 'Deutsche Mark' is introduced in Western Allied-occupied Germany, leading to the, 'Berlin Blockade,' by the Soviet Union, four days later.
1949 - Lionel Richie, singer-songwriter, and founding member of, 'The Commodores,' is born.
1963 - The United States, and the Soviet Union, agree to establish a 'hot line' communication system to reduce the threat of accidental nuclear war, after the, 'Cuban Missile Crisis.'
1969 - 'David Bowie' records, 'Space Oddity,' introducing his iconic character, 'Major Tom.'
1969 - The second annual, 'Newport Pop Festival' takes place in Costa Mesa, California, featuring artists like, 'The Jimi Hendrix Experience,' 'The Byrds,' and 'Ike & Tina Turner.'
[The second annual Newport Pop Festival took place from June 20-22, 1969.]
1975 - The iconic film, 'Jaws' premieres in the U.S.
1981 - The medley, 'Stars on 45' reaches the top of the U.S. pop charts.
1988 - 'Bobby Brown' releases his sophomore album, 'Don't Be Cruel,' on the same day his former group, 'New Edition' release their album, 'Heart Break' [their first album without Brown].
1990 - 'Asteroid Eureka' is discovered.
1991 - The German 'Bundestag' votes to move the seat of government from Bonn to Berlin.
1992 - 'Mariah Carey' scores her sixth U.S. No. 1 single with, 'I'll Be There,' a cover of, 'The Jackson 5' hit.
1997 - Lawrence Payton of, 'The Four Tops,' dies from liver cancer, at age '59.'
2000 - Organizers at a 'Paul McCartney' gig, in Russia, hire three jets to spray dry ice into the clouds, to prevent rain during the concert.
2003 - The 'Wikimedia Foundation' [host of Wikipedia] is founded, in Florida.
2004 - Ken Griffey Jr. hits his '500th' home run.

Other Observances:

🌞  Summer Solstice  [First Day of Summer]
[The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the official start of astronomical summer. The summer solstice heralds the beginning of summer. The timing of the solstice depends on when the Sun reaches its farthest point north of the equator. The word solstice is from the Latin solstitium, from sol [sun] and stitium [to stop], reflecting the fact that the Sun appears to stop at this time [and again at the winter solstice]. In temperate regions, we notice that the Sun is higher in the sky throughout the day, and its rays strike Earth at a more direct angle, causing the efficient warming we call summer. In the winter, just the opposite occurs: The Sun is at its southernmost point and is low in the sky. Its rays hit the Northern Hemisphere at an oblique angle, creating the feeble winter sunlight.]
Litha / Midsummer  [First Day of Summer]
[Pagan and Neopagan celebrations around the summer solstice.]
National Daylight Appreciation Day  [First Day of Summer]
[This day encourages people to celebrate the many benefits of the sun.]
American Eagle Day
[Celebrates the national bird of the United States.]
National Ice Cream Soda Day
[A day to enjoy this classic treat.]
National Vanilla Milkshake Day
[Celebrate this popular milkshake flavor.]
National Hike With a Geek Day
[Encourages hiking with a 'geeky' friend.]
National Seashell Day  [First day of Summer]
[A day to put our toes in the sand, and admire the beauty of seashells.]
Take Your Dog to Work Day  [Friday after Father's Day]
[Employees across the country bring their dogs to work, inspire others to adopt from shelters and humane societies.]
Ugliest Dog Day  [Third Friday in June]
[Celebrates the pups out there with a face only a mother could love.]
West Virginia Day
[A state holiday in West Virginia, commemorating its admission to the Union.]
Ann & Samantha Day  [Bi-Annual] [Summer Solstice & Winter Solstice]
[Anne Frank and Samantha Smith left their mark on the world during two different times periods--WWII and the Cold War. Despite the fact that their lives were different, both Anne and Samantha wanted to live in a world filled with peace and hope.]
National Celluma Light Therapy Day
[This day is intended to highlight and create awareness about the benefits of light therapy. It is a non-toxic and non-intrusive alternative to prescription medicines and invasive surgery.]
Clear Your Drains Day
[A day of reminder to homeowners to tackle that oh-so important task of cleaning their drains. From grease and bits of food in your kitchen sink to hair and soap scum in the shower, drains can easily get clogged from everyday use.]
New Identity Day
[A day for personal reflection and new beginnings.]
Nystagmus Awareness Day
[Raises awareness for the eye condition.]
Tall Girl Appreciation Day
[On this day, tall women can be appreciated by compliments about their height and long legs, and by being reminded that their stature adds to their appeal.]
Flag Day  [Argentina]
[Commemorates Manuel Belgrano, who designed Argentina's flag.]
Martyrs' Day  [Eritrea]
[Honors those who died for Eritrea's freedom.]
National Kouign Amann Day
[Dedicated to the buttery, flaky pastry.]
World Refugee Day
[Most of us know that refugees are forced to leave their homes due to war, terror, or other crises—but fleeing their home country is often just the beginning of a difficult journey. Many refugees find themselves living in camps until they are resettled—some of which are dangerous or not well-equipped for long term living. Refugees don’t always have a say in which country they are ultimately relocated to, and the bureaucratic process involved in finding their new home can take years. Worldwide refugee crises have taken center stage in the news in recent years, so it’s more important than ever to share your support.]
National Day of the Indigenous People  [Chile]
[The day honors the rituals and beliefs of the indigenous communities.]
Matariki
[A day celebrated in New Zealand, to see the first rising of the Pleiades star cluster. 'Matariki' is the Maori word for the cluster of stars known as the, 'Pleiades.' The celebrations mark the beginning of a new year in Mãori culture.]

Notable Events for June 21st:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 21 | Birthdays & Events]

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1788 - The United States Constitution officially goes into effect, as New Hampshire becomes the ninth state to ratify it.
1791 - King Louis XVI of France, and his family, attempt to flee Paris, during the, 'French Revolution,' an event known as the, 'Flight to Varennes.'
1813 - Peninsular War: Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, decisively defeats Joseph Bonaparte, at the, 'Battle of Vitoria.'
1864 - American Civil War: The 'Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road' begins.
1893 - The first Ferris Wheel premieres at Chicago's, 'Columbian Exposition.'
1895 - The Kiel Canal, a significant waterway connecting the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, is officially opened, by German Emperor, Wilhelm II.
1898 - Guam becomes a U.S. territory, during the, 'Spanish-American War.'
1920 - Hollywood stars, 'Mary Pickford,' and 'Douglas Fairbanks' are mobbed by crowds, on their honeymoon, in London.
1940 - Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France [World War II].
1942 - Tobruk falls to German and Italian forces, resulting in the capture of 33,000 Allied troops [World War II].
1942 - A Japanese submarine fires shells at 'Fort Stevens,' on the Oregon coast, one of the few attacks by Japan on the U.S. mainland [World War II].
1948 - Columbia Records introduces the long-playing [LP] record album.
1963 - Cardinal, Giovanni Battista Montini is elected as, 'Pope Paul VI.'
1964 - Civil rights activists, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner are murdered in Neshoba County, Mississippi, by Ku Klux Klan members.
1965 - 'The Byrds' released their debut album, 'Mr. Tambourine Man,' marking a significant moment in the folk-rock revolution.
1978 - The musical, 'Evita' opens in London's West End.
1982 - John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, is found not guilty, by reason of insanity.
1985 - Films like, 'Cocoon,' and 'Return to Oz' are released in theaters.
1989 - The U.S. Supreme Court rules in, 'Texas v. Johnson' that burning the American flag, as a form of political protest, is protected by the, 'First Amendment.'
1991 - Films like, 'The Rocketeer,' and 'Dying Young' debut in theaters.
1994 - 'Bone Thugs-n-Harmony' release their debut EP, 'Creepin' on, 'ah Come Up.'
1996 - Films like, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' and 'Eraser' are released in theaters.
1997 - The 'Women's National Basketball Association' [WNBA] plays its inaugural game.
2002 - Films like, 'Lilo & Stitch,' and 'Minority Report' debut in theaters.
2004 - 'SpaceShipOne' makes the first privately funded human spaceflight.
2005 - Soul singer, 'Keyshia Cole' releases her debut album, 'The Way It Is.'
2006 - Pluto's newly discovered moons are officially named, 'Nix,' and 'Hydra.'
2009 - Greenland assumes self-rule, from Denmark.
2013 - Films like, 'Monsters University, and 'World War Z' are released.
2019 - 'Gucci Mane' releases his 13th album, 'Delusions of Grandeur.'
2019 - 'Trina' releases her sixth album, 'The One.'
2019 - 'Lil Nas X' releases his second EP,'7,' following the success of, 'Old Town Road.'
2023 - The U.S. approves lab-grown chicken meat from animal cells.

Other Observances:

Summersgiving  [Saturday After Summer Solstice]
[A day to rejoice, and feast in the summer sun, with yummy fun!]
International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice
[A day to spread awareness on the solstices across religions and cultures. Numerous cultures and religions celebrate the solstice in their own way. While the interpretations, meanings, and significance of the solstice — when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marked by the longest and shortest days — vary from culture to culture.]
National Daylight Appreciation Day
[A day to appreciate the benefits of longer daylight hours of summer.]
National Peaches 'N' Cream Day
[Indulge in this classic summer dessert.]

World Giraffe Day
[Raising awareness and support for giraffe conservation.]

Go Skateboarding Day
[Encourages people to grab their skateboards and hit the streets.]
National Selfie Day
[A day to celebrate and embrace the art of self-portraits.]
National Cookie Dough Day
[A day for all things cookie dough.]
National Dachshund Day
[Celebrating the charm of dachshunds, the 'wiener dog' breed.]

National Dog Party
[A fun day for dogs to enjoy the company of other fellow canines.]

National Smoothie Day
[A day to celebrate and enjoy healthy and delicious smoothies.]
World Humanist Day
[A day to celebrate and promote humanist values and principles.]
World Motorcycle Day
[A day for motorcycle enthusiasts.]
National Day of the Gong
[A day to appreciate the sound and significance of gongs.]
National Arizona Day
[Celebrates Arizona joining the Union.]
National Yard Games Day
[Encourages outdoor fun with yard games.]
World Day of Music / Fête de la Musique!
[A global celebration of music, encouraging free concerts and musical events in public spaces.]
World Hydrography Day
[Focuses on the science of mapping and describing the physical features of bodies of water.]
International Surfing Day
[Encourages people to celebrate surfing and promote ocean conservation.]
International Yoga Day
[Celebrated worldwide to raise awareness of the many benefits of practicing yoga.]
Siding Check Day
[A day to encourage homeowners to inspect their house siding for damage, wear, and necessary repairs.]
Shades for Migraine
[Raises awareness for migraines.]
Canada's National Indigenous Peoples Day
[A day to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada.]
National Wagyu Day
[Celebrates the premium Japanese beef.]
Martyrs' Day in Togo
[Honors those who fought for Togo's independence.]
Andean New Year / Aymara New Year [Day]
[Celebrations rooted in the cultures of the Andes region.]