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Today in History: Dionne quintuplets are born in Canada
Chicago Tribune· 22 minutes agoAnnette, Cecile, Emilie, Marie and Yvonne — were born to Elzire Dionne at the family farm in...
Today in History: June 4, World War II’s Battle of Midway begins in the Pacific
San Francisco Chronicle· 24 hours agoToday is Tuesday, June 4, the 156th day of 2024. There are 210 days left in the year. On June 4, 1942, the World War II Battle of Midway began, resulting in a decisive American ...
Today in History: June 8, the prophet Muhammad dies in Medina
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Today in History: June 3, Muhammad Ali dies
The News-Times· 24 hours agoToday is Monday, June 3, the 155th day of 2024. On June 3, 2016, heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, whose athletic feats and activism put him among the most revered ...
Today in History: Oprah Winfrey tapes final episode of talk show
Chicago Tribune· 4 days agoOn May 24, 2011, Oprah Winfrey taped the final episode of her long-running talk show. In 1844,...
Today in History: June 5, Robert F. Kennedy assassinated
The News-Times· 24 hours agoToday is Wednesday, June 5, the 157th day of 2024. On June 5, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after claiming victory in California’s Democratic ...
Today in History: May 27, the Golden Gate Bridge opens
The News-Times· 1 day agoToday is Monday, May 27, the 148th day of 2024. On May 27, 1937, the newly completed Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County, California, was opened to ...
'An Honor': Bryan Cranston, Cynthia Erivo, Garey LeVox Appeared at PBS Memorial Day Concert
Movieguide· 15 hours agoPeople all over the country are observing Memorial Day, and PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert...
Today in History: May 21, Clara Barton founds the American Red Cross - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe· 7 days agoToday is Tuesday, May 21, the 142nd day of 2024. There are 224 days left in the year.
Today in History: May 26, Obama nominates Sotomayor to Supreme Court
The News-Times· 2 days agoToday is Sunday, May 26, the 147th day of 2024. On May 26, 2009, President Barack Obama nominated federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1864, ...