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Today in History: June 26, Berlin Airlift begins
San Francisco Chronicle· 16 hours agoToday is Wednesday, June 26, the 178th day of 2024. Today’s Highlight in History: In 1948, the Berlin Airlift began in earnest after ...
Today in History: June 18, Sally Ride becomes first American woman in space - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe· 7 hours agoToday is Tuesday, June 18, the 170th day of 2024. There are 196 days left in the year. This is Father’s Day.
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The Ponca City News· 7 hours agoToday is the 170th day of 2024 and the 92nd day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1812, President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, initiating the War of 1812.
Today in History: June 25, Korean War begins
San Francisco Chronicle· 16 hours agoToday is Tuesday, June 25, the 177th day of 2024. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 25, 1950, war broke out in Korea as forces from ...
Today in History: June 29, Apple releases first iPhone to consumers
San Francisco Chronicle· 16 hours agoToday is Saturday, June 29, the 181st day of 2024. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 29, 2007, the first version of the iPhone went ...
Today in History: June 18, Sally Ride becomes first American woman in space
San Francisco Chronicle· 13 hours agoToday is Tuesday, June 18, the 170th day of 2024. On June 18, 1983, astronaut Sally K. Ride became America’s first woman in space as she and four colleagues blasted off aboard ...
Today in Sports History: University of Illinois wins the first NCAA track and field championships
Chicago Tribune· 8 hours agoIn 1921, The University of Illinois wins the first NCAA track and field championships with 20¼¼ points. 1910 — Alex Smith wins the U.S. Open by beating John McDermont and Macdonald Smith in an 18-hole playoff at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.
Today in History: June 27, Hurricane Audrey makes deadly Gulf Coast landfall
San Francisco Chronicle· 16 hours agoToday is Thursday, June 27, the 179th day of 2024. On June 27, 1957, Hurricane Audrey slammed into coastal Louisiana and Texas as a Category 4 storm; the initial official ...
Today in History: June 17, O.J. Simpson charged with murder - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 2 days agoToday in History Today is Monday, June 17, the 169th day of 2024. There are 197 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight ...
Today in History: June 17
The Herald Bulletin· 1 day agoToday is MONDAY, JUNE 17, the 169th day of 2024. On June 17, 1994, after leading police on a slow-speed chase on Southern California freeways, O.J....