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Russian State Library

This Day in History, July 1

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On July 1st, 1862, the Russian State Library was founded.

A scene from

This Day in History, June 30

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On June 30th, 188, Robert Louis Stevenson published his adventure novel "The Black Arrow."

Globe Theatre

This Day in History, June 29

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On June 29th, 1613, the Globe Theatre in London burned down.

American Peace Commissioners

This Day in History, June 28

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On June 28th, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending World War I.

ATARI computer

This Day in History, June 27

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On June 27th, 1972, Nolan Bushnell established ATARI.

Early bicycle

This Day in History, June 26

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On June 26th, 1819, the bicycle was patented.

Little Bighorn

This Day in History, June 25

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On June 25th, 1876, the Battle of the Little Bighorn began.

Eton

This Day in History, June 24

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On June 24th, 1441, Eton College was founded.

Frederick Douglass

This Day in History, June 23

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One June 23rd, 1888, Fredrick Douglass became the first African-American nominated for President of the United States.

Pluto and Charon

This Day in History, June 22

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One June 22nd, 1978, Charon, a satellite of Pluto, was discovered.

Queen Victoria

This Day in History, June 21

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On June 21st, 1887, Queen Victoria celebrated her golden jubilee.

This Day in History, June 20

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On June 20th, 1214, the University of Oxford received its charter.

General Lee

This Day in History, June 19

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On June 19th, 1870, the Confederate States of America were dissolved.

Amelia Earhart

This Day in History, June 18

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On June 18th, 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.

Statue of Liberty

This Day in History, June 17

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On June 17th, 1885, the Statute of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor.

Ford Motor Company

This Day in History, June 16

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On June 16th, 1903, the Ford Motor Company incorporated.

Difference Engine

This Day in History, June 15

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On June 15th, 1822, Charles Babbage proposed a difference engine -- an early version of a computer.

George Washington

This Day in History, June 14

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On June 14th, 1775, George Washington was named Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.

Yukon Territory

This Day in History, June 13

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On June 13th, 1898, the Yukon Territory was formed.

Comstock Lode

This Day in History, June 12

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On June 12th, 1859, the Comstock Lode was discovered in Nevada.

 

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