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On This Day In History, June 7th
1989 A Surinam Airways jet crashes on landing in Paramaribo
The pilots were blamed for the disaster. They had attempted to land using the wrong navigation signal. Of the 187 people on board, 11 survived.
1981 Israel destroys Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactors
The attack, triggered by fears of a potential Iraqi atom bomb, prompted international criticism and is considered a political disaster as it caused the quarreling Arab states to unite against their common enemy, Israel
1975 The first Cricket World Cup begins
England hosted the first edition of the event, which today has become one of the world's most important sporting events. The West Indies entered the history books as the first Cricket World Champions.
1968 The world's first Legoland resort opens
The Legoland in Billund, Denmark was the first of six theme parks based around the Lego interlocking plastic bricks. Billund is the home of The Lego Group.
1929 Vatican City becomes an independent state
The Lateran Treaty, which was signed on February 11 of the same year, was ratified by Italy's fascist government on this day. It guarantees the political and territorial sovereignty of Vatican City.
1989 A Surinam Airways jet crashes on landing in Paramaribo
The pilots were blamed for the disaster. They had attempted to land using the wrong navigation signal. Of the 187 people on board, 11 survived.
1981 Israel destroys Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactors
The attack, triggered by fears of a potential Iraqi atom bomb, prompted international criticism and is considered a political disaster as it caused the quarreling Arab states to unite against their common enemy, Israel
1975 The first Cricket World Cup begins
England hosted the first edition of the event, which today has become one of the world's most important sporting events. The West Indies entered the history books as the first Cricket World Champions.
1968 The world's first Legoland resort opens
The Legoland in Billund, Denmark was the first of six theme parks based around the Lego interlocking plastic bricks. Billund is the home of The Lego Group.
1929 Vatican City becomes an independent state
The Lateran Treaty, which was signed on February 11 of the same year, was ratified by Italy's fascist government on this day. It guarantees the political and territorial sovereignty of Vatican City.
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Births On This Day, June 7th 
1958 Prince
American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actor
1952 Orhan Pamuk
Turkish/American author, screenwriter, academic, Nobel Prize laureate
1952 Liam Neeson
Irish/American actor
1940 Tom Jones
Welsh/American singer, actor
1848 Paul Gauguin
French painter
Deaths On This Day, June 7th
2015 Christopher Lee
English actor
1980 Henry Miller
American author, painter
1967 Dorothy Parker
American poet, writer
1954 Alan Turing
English mathematician
1329 Robert the Bruce
Scottish king
1958 Prince
American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actor
1952 Orhan Pamuk
Turkish/American author, screenwriter, academic, Nobel Prize laureate
1952 Liam Neeson
Irish/American actor
1940 Tom Jones
Welsh/American singer, actor
1848 Paul Gauguin
French painter
Deaths On This Day, June 7th
2015 Christopher Lee
English actor
1980 Henry Miller
American author, painter
1967 Dorothy Parker
American poet, writer
1954 Alan Turing
English mathematician
1329 Robert the Bruce
Scottish king
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7th June
1628 The Petition of Rights, one of England's most famous constitutional documents and of equal value to the Magna Carta was granted the Royal Assent by Charles I. It set out specific liberties of the subject that the king was prohibited from infringing, including restrictions on non-Parliamentary taxation, the forced billeting of soldiers, imprisonment without cause, and restrictions on the use of martial law.
1906 Cunard Line's RMS Lusitania was launched at the John Brown Shipyard at Clydebank, Glasgow. At the time she was the world's fastest and largest liner.
1939 King George VI became the first British monarch to visit the United States of America.
1977 More than one million people lined the streets of London to watch the Royal Family on their way to St. Paul's at the start of the Queen's silver jubilee celebrations.
1991 Bill Morris became the first black trades union leader in the UK - being elected Secretary-General of the Transport and General Workers Union.
2000 Tony Blair, the UK prime minister was heckled and criticised by the respected Women's Institute members as he gave a speech at their conference.
1628 The Petition of Rights, one of England's most famous constitutional documents and of equal value to the Magna Carta was granted the Royal Assent by Charles I. It set out specific liberties of the subject that the king was prohibited from infringing, including restrictions on non-Parliamentary taxation, the forced billeting of soldiers, imprisonment without cause, and restrictions on the use of martial law.
1906 Cunard Line's RMS Lusitania was launched at the John Brown Shipyard at Clydebank, Glasgow. At the time she was the world's fastest and largest liner.
1939 King George VI became the first British monarch to visit the United States of America.
1977 More than one million people lined the streets of London to watch the Royal Family on their way to St. Paul's at the start of the Queen's silver jubilee celebrations.
1991 Bill Morris became the first black trades union leader in the UK - being elected Secretary-General of the Transport and General Workers Union.
2000 Tony Blair, the UK prime minister was heckled and criticised by the respected Women's Institute members as he gave a speech at their conference.
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The oldest Baptist Church in U.S. was founded in Boston,Mass
1924
George- Leigh Mallory ,British mountain climber tried to become the 1st person to scale Mt Everest,he disappeared 775 ft from the summit. His remains were found in 2013 mummified&frozen at the foot of Northeast ridge of the mountain
1975
Sony introduces the Betamax videocassette recorder on sale to the public. The cost was $2,295
1993
The Rock&Roll Hall of Fame breaks ground for their museum in Cleveland, Ohio
2012
16th century archaelogy remains of "The Curtain Theatre' is found under a pub in London. The theatre is where some of William Shakespeare's plays were 1st performed
The oldest Baptist Church in U.S. was founded in Boston,Mass
1924
George- Leigh Mallory ,British mountain climber tried to become the 1st person to scale Mt Everest,he disappeared 775 ft from the summit. His remains were found in 2013 mummified&frozen at the foot of Northeast ridge of the mountain
1975
Sony introduces the Betamax videocassette recorder on sale to the public. The cost was $2,295
1993
The Rock&Roll Hall of Fame breaks ground for their museum in Cleveland, Ohio
2012
16th century archaelogy remains of "The Curtain Theatre' is found under a pub in London. The theatre is where some of William Shakespeare's plays were 1st performed
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June 7th Birthdays:
1848
Paul Gaugin- French post-impressionist painter
1909
Jessica Tandy- British/American actress on stage/screen was in orignial stage production of' A Streetcar Named Desire',won Tony award for her performance. Her movie credits, The Birds, Cocoon, Fried Green Tomatoes,Nobody's Fool, Driving Miss Daisy- won Best actress Oscar for her role
1928
James Ivory- producer/screenwriter/director' Howards End, Remains of the Day
1940
Tom Jones- singer 'Whats New Pussycat,Green Green Grass of Home, Deliah
1952
Liam Neeson actor 'Schindler's List, Les Miserables
Deaths:
1937
Jean Harlow- actress,sex symbol in 30's, 'Dinner at 8' 26
1954
Alan Turing- British computer scientist pioneer 41{suicide}
1965
Judy Holliday- comedic actress, 'Born Yesterday', Adam's Rib' 43{cancer}
1970
E.M. Forster- British novelist Passage to India, Howard's End, Maurice 91
2008
Jim McKay- U.S. sportscaster on ABC"s 'Wide World of Sports' 86
1848
Paul Gaugin- French post-impressionist painter
1909
Jessica Tandy- British/American actress on stage/screen was in orignial stage production of' A Streetcar Named Desire',won Tony award for her performance. Her movie credits, The Birds, Cocoon, Fried Green Tomatoes,Nobody's Fool, Driving Miss Daisy- won Best actress Oscar for her role
1928
James Ivory- producer/screenwriter/director' Howards End, Remains of the Day
1940
Tom Jones- singer 'Whats New Pussycat,Green Green Grass of Home, Deliah
1952
Liam Neeson actor 'Schindler's List, Les Miserables
Deaths:
1937
Jean Harlow- actress,sex symbol in 30's, 'Dinner at 8' 26
1954
Alan Turing- British computer scientist pioneer 41{suicide}
1965
Judy Holliday- comedic actress, 'Born Yesterday', Adam's Rib' 43{cancer}
1970
E.M. Forster- British novelist Passage to India, Howard's End, Maurice 91
2008
Jim McKay- U.S. sportscaster on ABC"s 'Wide World of Sports' 86
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On This Day In History, June 8th
1987 New Zealand becomes a nuclear-free zone
The New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act 1987 barred any nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed ships from entering the country. New Zealand was the first country to legislate toward a nuclear-free zone in the 1950s.
1972 Nick Út takes his famous “napalm girl” photo
The Pulitzer Prize-winning image officially entitled “The Terror of War” depicts nine-year-old Phan Thị Kim Phúc and other Vietnamese children fleeing a napalm attack. It has become one of the best-known symbols of the indescribable sufferings in armed conflicts.
1949 George Orwell publishes Nineteen Eighty-Four
Orwell's nightmarish description of a totalitarian society set in the year 1984 is one of the most significant works of English literature and one of the best-known novels of all time. The phrase, Big Brother is watching you, stems from this work.
1937 Carl Orff's Carmina Burana is premiered
The cantata, especially Orff's breathless rendition of the medieval poem O Fortuna, has been featured in countless works of popular culture, including The Simpsons, Last of the Mohicans, and Jackass: The Movie.
1887 Herman Hollerith patents his punch card calculator
The U.S. data processing pioneer, one of the grandfathers of the technology company IBM, used his revolutionary machine to process the large amount of data collected during the U.S. census of 1890/1891.
1987 New Zealand becomes a nuclear-free zone
The New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act 1987 barred any nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed ships from entering the country. New Zealand was the first country to legislate toward a nuclear-free zone in the 1950s.
1972 Nick Út takes his famous “napalm girl” photo
The Pulitzer Prize-winning image officially entitled “The Terror of War” depicts nine-year-old Phan Thị Kim Phúc and other Vietnamese children fleeing a napalm attack. It has become one of the best-known symbols of the indescribable sufferings in armed conflicts.
1949 George Orwell publishes Nineteen Eighty-Four
Orwell's nightmarish description of a totalitarian society set in the year 1984 is one of the most significant works of English literature and one of the best-known novels of all time. The phrase, Big Brother is watching you, stems from this work.
1937 Carl Orff's Carmina Burana is premiered
The cantata, especially Orff's breathless rendition of the medieval poem O Fortuna, has been featured in countless works of popular culture, including The Simpsons, Last of the Mohicans, and Jackass: The Movie.
1887 Herman Hollerith patents his punch card calculator
The U.S. data processing pioneer, one of the grandfathers of the technology company IBM, used his revolutionary machine to process the large amount of data collected during the U.S. census of 1890/1891.
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Births On This Day, June 8th
1983 Kim Clijsters
Belgian tennis player
1977 Kanye West
American rapper, producer, director, fashion designer
1921 Suharto
Indonesian soldier, politician, 2nd President of Indonesia
1916 Francis Crick
English biologist, biophysicist, neuroscientist, Nobel Prize laureate
1867 Frank Lloyd Wright
American architect, designed the Price Tower, Fallingwater
Deaths On This Day, June 8th
2009 Omar Bongo
Gabonese politician, President of Gabon
1982 Satchel Paige
American baseball player
1924 George Mallory
British mountaineer
1809 Thomas Paine
English/American theorist, author
632 Muhammad
Saudi Arabian prophet
1983 Kim Clijsters
Belgian tennis player
1977 Kanye West
American rapper, producer, director, fashion designer
1921 Suharto
Indonesian soldier, politician, 2nd President of Indonesia
1916 Francis Crick
English biologist, biophysicist, neuroscientist, Nobel Prize laureate
1867 Frank Lloyd Wright
American architect, designed the Price Tower, Fallingwater
Deaths On This Day, June 8th
2009 Omar Bongo
Gabonese politician, President of Gabon
1982 Satchel Paige
American baseball player
1924 George Mallory
British mountaineer
1809 Thomas Paine
English/American theorist, author
632 Muhammad
Saudi Arabian prophet
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9th June
793 Vikings raided the abbey at Lindisfarne. The event is commonly accepted as the beginning of the Scandinavian invasion of England.
1536 The English Parliament met and settled the succession on the future children of Henry VIII by Jane Seymour. The Princesses Mary and Elizabeth were declared illegitimate.
1968 James Earl Ray, wanted for the murder of American civil rights leader Martin Luther King, was arrested in London, travelling under an assumed name.
1978 Naomi James was the first woman to sail single-handed (ie. solo) around the world via Cape Horn. She finished her voyage around the globe on 8 June 1978 after 272 days, thus improving Sir Francis Chichester’s solo round-the-world sailing record by two days.
1982 American President Ronald Reagan became the first American head of state to address a joint session of the British Parliament.
793 Vikings raided the abbey at Lindisfarne. The event is commonly accepted as the beginning of the Scandinavian invasion of England.
1536 The English Parliament met and settled the succession on the future children of Henry VIII by Jane Seymour. The Princesses Mary and Elizabeth were declared illegitimate.
1968 James Earl Ray, wanted for the murder of American civil rights leader Martin Luther King, was arrested in London, travelling under an assumed name.
1978 Naomi James was the first woman to sail single-handed (ie. solo) around the world via Cape Horn. She finished her voyage around the globe on 8 June 1978 after 272 days, thus improving Sir Francis Chichester’s solo round-the-world sailing record by two days.
1982 American President Ronald Reagan became the first American head of state to address a joint session of the British Parliament.
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1783
Laki volcano in Southern Iceland erupts over a 8 month period caused widespread famine throughout Asia &Europe, kills 10,000 people
1824
Nathan Cushing in Quebec patents the washing machine
1889
cable cars begin service in Los Angeles unitl 1963
1912
Universal Pictures is founded by Carl Laemmie&7 others, the oldest surviving film studio in U. S.
1956
Richard Fitzgibbon is the 1st U.S. soldier to be killed in Vietnam War
2018
the world's most powerful super computer'Summit' which can process 200,000 trillion calculations per second is launched by IBM& NVdia at Oak Ridge National Lab in Tenn
Laki volcano in Southern Iceland erupts over a 8 month period caused widespread famine throughout Asia &Europe, kills 10,000 people
1824
Nathan Cushing in Quebec patents the washing machine
1889
cable cars begin service in Los Angeles unitl 1963
1912
Universal Pictures is founded by Carl Laemmie&7 others, the oldest surviving film studio in U. S.
1956
Richard Fitzgibbon is the 1st U.S. soldier to be killed in Vietnam War
2018
the world's most powerful super computer'Summit' which can process 200,000 trillion calculations per second is launched by IBM& NVdia at Oak Ridge National Lab in Tenn
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June 8th Birthdays:
1867
Frank Lloyd Wright- U.S. architect
1916
Frances Crik- British molecular biologist, co discoverer with James Watson of DNA structure
1918
Robert Preston-actor on stage/screen,originated the role of'Prof Harold Hill' Broadway musical 'The Music Man' won a Tony award,he reprised the role in film version. He won his 2nd Tony award in musical 'IDo,IDo, co -starring with Mary Martin His other movies,"Mame, Victor/Victoria'
1936
James Darren- actor/singer appeared as 'Moondoggie' in 'Gidget' movies had a hit single'Goodbye Cruel World'
1940
Nancy Sinatra- oldest daughter of Frank,had 2 hit singles' These Boots are Made for Walking',duet with her dad'Something Stupid'
1944
Boz Scaggs singer/songwriter' Lido Shuffle,Lowdown'
1966
Juilanna Margulies- actress ,best known TV roles' "Nurse Carol Hathaway' in NBC medical drama'ER' won best supp actress Emmy in '94, 'Alicia Florick in CBS legal drama'The Good Wife' she won 2 Lead Actress Emmys
Deaths:
1809
Thomas Paine- writer' Common Sense,"Age of Reason' 72
1969
Robert Taylor- actor 'Waterloo Bridge, Death Valley Days' 57{lung cancer}
1982
Satchel Paige- Hall of Fame baseball pitcher 75
2020
Bonnie Pointer- singer with group 'Pointer Sisters' 'I'm So Excited, "Jump' 69
1867
Frank Lloyd Wright- U.S. architect
1916
Frances Crik- British molecular biologist, co discoverer with James Watson of DNA structure
1918
Robert Preston-actor on stage/screen,originated the role of'Prof Harold Hill' Broadway musical 'The Music Man' won a Tony award,he reprised the role in film version. He won his 2nd Tony award in musical 'IDo,IDo, co -starring with Mary Martin His other movies,"Mame, Victor/Victoria'
1936
James Darren- actor/singer appeared as 'Moondoggie' in 'Gidget' movies had a hit single'Goodbye Cruel World'
1940
Nancy Sinatra- oldest daughter of Frank,had 2 hit singles' These Boots are Made for Walking',duet with her dad'Something Stupid'
1944
Boz Scaggs singer/songwriter' Lido Shuffle,Lowdown'
1966
Juilanna Margulies- actress ,best known TV roles' "Nurse Carol Hathaway' in NBC medical drama'ER' won best supp actress Emmy in '94, 'Alicia Florick in CBS legal drama'The Good Wife' she won 2 Lead Actress Emmys
Deaths:
1809
Thomas Paine- writer' Common Sense,"Age of Reason' 72
1969
Robert Taylor- actor 'Waterloo Bridge, Death Valley Days' 57{lung cancer}
1982
Satchel Paige- Hall of Fame baseball pitcher 75
2020
Bonnie Pointer- singer with group 'Pointer Sisters' 'I'm So Excited, "Jump' 69
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On This Day In History, June 9th
1967 Israel captures the Golan Heights from Syria
Israel's occupation of the territory and the establishment of Israeli settlements in the area continue to hamper negotiations to find a peaceful solution to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
1957 Four Austrian climbers become the first to conquer Broad Peak
Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl reached the 8051 meter-high summit of one of the world's highest mountains on the border of Pakistan and China.
1946 Bhumibol Adulyadej is crowned King of Thailand
At the time of his death on October 13, 2016, he was the world's longest-reigning head of state, with 70 years on the throne.
1934 Donald Duck makes his film debut in The Wise Little Hen
The short-tempered duck typically wearing a sailor suit is one of Walt Disney's most famous cartoon characters. Donald's first book appearance was in The Adventures of Mickey Mouse, which was published in 1931.
1928 Charles Kingsford Smith completes the world's first trans-Pacific flight
The Australian aviator and his 4-man crew had departed Oakland, California on the morning of May 31. Nine days later, after several stops, they landed safely in Brisbane.
1967 Israel captures the Golan Heights from Syria
Israel's occupation of the territory and the establishment of Israeli settlements in the area continue to hamper negotiations to find a peaceful solution to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
1957 Four Austrian climbers become the first to conquer Broad Peak
Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl reached the 8051 meter-high summit of one of the world's highest mountains on the border of Pakistan and China.
1946 Bhumibol Adulyadej is crowned King of Thailand
At the time of his death on October 13, 2016, he was the world's longest-reigning head of state, with 70 years on the throne.
1934 Donald Duck makes his film debut in The Wise Little Hen
The short-tempered duck typically wearing a sailor suit is one of Walt Disney's most famous cartoon characters. Donald's first book appearance was in The Adventures of Mickey Mouse, which was published in 1931.
1928 Charles Kingsford Smith completes the world's first trans-Pacific flight
The Australian aviator and his 4-man crew had departed Oakland, California on the morning of May 31. Nine days later, after several stops, they landed safely in Brisbane.
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Births On This Day, June 9th
1963 Johnny Depp
American actor, singer, producer, director
1961 Michael J. Fox
Canadian/American actor, producer, author
1961 Aaron Sorkin
American screenwriter, producer, playwright
1915 Les Paul
American guitarist, and songwriter, co-designed the Gibson Guitar
1891 Cole Porter
American composer
Deaths On This Day, June 9th
2013 Iain Banks
Scottish author
2011 M. F. Husain
Indian painter, director
1974 Miguel Ángel Asturias
Guatemalan journalist, author, poet, Nobel Prize laureate
1870 Charles Dickens
English author
68 Nero
Roman Emperor
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9th June
1549 The Church of England adopted the Book of Common Prayer, compiled by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer.
1873 Alexandra Palace in London burned down, after being open for only 16 days. It was built as a public centre of recreation, education and entertainment and as North London's counterpart to the Crystal Palace in South London. With typical Victorian vigour, the palace was quickly rebuilt and it reopened on 1st May 1875.
1898 An agreement was signed under which Hong Kong was leased to Britain, by China, for a period of 99 years.
1899 Boxer Bob Fitzsimmons, the first British world heavyweight champion, lost his title to American James Jeffries at Coney Island, New York.
1904 Musicians who left the Henry Wood Orchestra after a disagreement, formed the London Symphony Orchestra.
1975 The first live transmission from the House of Commons was broadcast by BBC Radio and commercial stations.
1549 The Church of England adopted the Book of Common Prayer, compiled by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer.
1873 Alexandra Palace in London burned down, after being open for only 16 days. It was built as a public centre of recreation, education and entertainment and as North London's counterpart to the Crystal Palace in South London. With typical Victorian vigour, the palace was quickly rebuilt and it reopened on 1st May 1875.
1898 An agreement was signed under which Hong Kong was leased to Britain, by China, for a period of 99 years.
1899 Boxer Bob Fitzsimmons, the first British world heavyweight champion, lost his title to American James Jeffries at Coney Island, New York.
1904 Musicians who left the Henry Wood Orchestra after a disagreement, formed the London Symphony Orchestra.
1975 The first live transmission from the House of Commons was broadcast by BBC Radio and commercial stations.
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1650
The 1st legal corporation in America was established as a adminstrative board at Harvard Univ
1803
British explorer, Matthew Finders arrives in Sydney,becomes the 1st person to circle Australia proving its was 1 continent
1934
debut of 'Donald Duck' in cartoon, 'The Wise Little Hen'
1962
pop/jazz singer, Tony Bennett made his Carneige Hall concert debut in NYC
1969
guitarist,Brian Jones of Rolling Stones leaves the band after a serious drug problem. He dies a month later in accidental drowning
1973
jockey,Ron Turcotte riding horse, Secretariat becomes the 1st Triple Crown winner in 25 yrs. The last winner was 'Citiation' in 1948
2014
actress,Laverene Cox becomes the 1st transgender person on cover of Time Magazine
2021
a 1933 'Double Eagle' gold coin is sold at auction in NYC for $18.9 million
The 1st legal corporation in America was established as a adminstrative board at Harvard Univ
1803
British explorer, Matthew Finders arrives in Sydney,becomes the 1st person to circle Australia proving its was 1 continent
1934
debut of 'Donald Duck' in cartoon, 'The Wise Little Hen'
1962
pop/jazz singer, Tony Bennett made his Carneige Hall concert debut in NYC
1969
guitarist,Brian Jones of Rolling Stones leaves the band after a serious drug problem. He dies a month later in accidental drowning
1973
jockey,Ron Turcotte riding horse, Secretariat becomes the 1st Triple Crown winner in 25 yrs. The last winner was 'Citiation' in 1948
2014
actress,Laverene Cox becomes the 1st transgender person on cover of Time Magazine
2021
a 1933 'Double Eagle' gold coin is sold at auction in NYC for $18.9 million
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June 9th Birthdays:
1891
Cole Porter- composer/lyricist "Anything Goes, Night&Day,I've Got You Under My Skin'
1934
Jackie Wilson- soul singer/songwriter "Lonely teardrops, Higher&Higher'
1961
Michael J.Fox- TV&movie actor- best known TV roles, 'Alex Keaton' NBC sitcom'Family Ties', Mayor Mike Flaherty' ABC sitcom' Spin City', played' Marty McFly' in 'Back to the Future' movies,"Doc Hollywood',The American President' diganosed with early stage Parkinson's in '91 won 5 Emmys
Deaths:
1870
Charles Dickens- British writer 'Oliver Twist,A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol 58{stroke}
1958
Robert Donat- British actor 'Goodbye, Mr Chips, Citadel, 39 Steps, won Best Actor Oscar for 'Chips' 53
1981
Allen Ludden -game show host' Password' husband of actress Betty White 63{stomach cancer}
2017
Adam West-actor ,best known TV role 'Batman' 88
1891
Cole Porter- composer/lyricist "Anything Goes, Night&Day,I've Got You Under My Skin'
1934
Jackie Wilson- soul singer/songwriter "Lonely teardrops, Higher&Higher'
1961
Michael J.Fox- TV&movie actor- best known TV roles, 'Alex Keaton' NBC sitcom'Family Ties', Mayor Mike Flaherty' ABC sitcom' Spin City', played' Marty McFly' in 'Back to the Future' movies,"Doc Hollywood',The American President' diganosed with early stage Parkinson's in '91 won 5 Emmys
Deaths:
1870
Charles Dickens- British writer 'Oliver Twist,A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol 58{stroke}
1958
Robert Donat- British actor 'Goodbye, Mr Chips, Citadel, 39 Steps, won Best Actor Oscar for 'Chips' 53
1981
Allen Ludden -game show host' Password' husband of actress Betty White 63{stomach cancer}
2017
Adam West-actor ,best known TV role 'Batman' 88
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On This Day In History, June 10th
1999 The Kosovo War ends
Slobodan Milošević, then President of Serbia, agreed to withdraw his troops from the disputed territory following a massive NATO bombing campaign. NATO's involvement has been criticized for its lack of a U.N. mandate.
1967 The Six-Day War ends
Israel and Syria agreed to observe a ceasefire mediated by the United Nations, ending six days of armed conflict. On the previous day, Israel had occupied the Golan Heights.
1936 The Russian animation studio Soyuzmultfilm is established
The film studio produced a total of 1530 movies, among them some of the best-known films of the Soviet era, such as Hedgehog in the Fog and The Bremen Town Musicians.
1935 Alcoholics Anonymous is founded
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith established the mutual aid fellowship to battle alcoholism. Today, the organization is active in many countries around the world.
1907 Autochrome Lumière color photography is introduced
The process was invented by the legendary Lumière brothers in 1903. It was the first practical and commercially successful technology for the production of color photos.
1999 The Kosovo War ends
Slobodan Milošević, then President of Serbia, agreed to withdraw his troops from the disputed territory following a massive NATO bombing campaign. NATO's involvement has been criticized for its lack of a U.N. mandate.
1967 The Six-Day War ends
Israel and Syria agreed to observe a ceasefire mediated by the United Nations, ending six days of armed conflict. On the previous day, Israel had occupied the Golan Heights.
1936 The Russian animation studio Soyuzmultfilm is established
The film studio produced a total of 1530 movies, among them some of the best-known films of the Soviet era, such as Hedgehog in the Fog and The Bremen Town Musicians.
1935 Alcoholics Anonymous is founded
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith established the mutual aid fellowship to battle alcoholism. Today, the organization is active in many countries around the world.
1907 Autochrome Lumière color photography is introduced
The process was invented by the legendary Lumière brothers in 1903. It was the first practical and commercially successful technology for the production of color photos.
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Births On This Day, June 10th
1953 John Edwards
American politician, lawyer
1922 Judy Garland
American actress, singer
1921 Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Greek/English husband of Elizabeth II
1910 Howlin' Wolf
American singer-songwriter, musician
1895 Hattie McDaniel
American actress
Deaths On This Day, June 10th
2004 Ray Charles
American singer-songwriter, pianist, actor
1982 Rainer Werner Fassbinder
German actor, director, screenwriter
1967 Spencer Tracy
American actor
1934 Frederick Delius
English composer
1926 Antoni Gaudí
Spanish architect, designed the Park Güell
1953 John Edwards
American politician, lawyer
1922 Judy Garland
American actress, singer
1921 Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Greek/English husband of Elizabeth II
1910 Howlin' Wolf
American singer-songwriter, musician
1895 Hattie McDaniel
American actress
Deaths On This Day, June 10th
2004 Ray Charles
American singer-songwriter, pianist, actor
1982 Rainer Werner Fassbinder
German actor, director, screenwriter
1967 Spencer Tracy
American actor
1934 Frederick Delius
English composer
1926 Antoni Gaudí
Spanish architect, designed the Park Güell
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1760
New York State passes the 1st law regulating practice of medicine
1847
Chicago Tribune newspaper begins publishing
1902
H.F. Callahan receives patent for window envelope
1935
Dr Robert Smith in Ohio,Bill Wilson in NYC form 'Alcoholics Annoymous'{ on this date Wilson has his last drink}
1972
Sammy Davis Jr's version 'The Candy Man' from movie' Willy Wonka&The Chocolate Factory' goes to #1 stays there 3 weeks. Its his biggest hit single
2003
NASA launches 'The Spirit Rover' which explored Mars for 6 yrs,last communication was in 2010
New York State passes the 1st law regulating practice of medicine
1847
Chicago Tribune newspaper begins publishing
1902
H.F. Callahan receives patent for window envelope
1935
Dr Robert Smith in Ohio,Bill Wilson in NYC form 'Alcoholics Annoymous'{ on this date Wilson has his last drink}
1972
Sammy Davis Jr's version 'The Candy Man' from movie' Willy Wonka&The Chocolate Factory' goes to #1 stays there 3 weeks. Its his biggest hit single
2003
NASA launches 'The Spirit Rover' which explored Mars for 6 yrs,last communication was in 2010
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June 10th Birthdays:
1895
Hattie McDonald- actress, she became the 1st Africian American woman to win Best Supp Actress Oscar for 'Gone With The Wind'
1918
Barry Morse- actor Winds of War, best known TV role "Lt Philip Gerard' in TV show 'The Fugitive'
1922
Judy Garland- actress/singer 'Meet Me In St. Louis, The Wizard of Oz, Easter Parade'
1933
F.Lee Bailey- criminal defense lawyer who had high profile clients e.g Patty Hearst, OJ Simpson
1982
Tara Lipinski- U.S. Olympic Gold Medal figure skater at '88 Olympics
Deaths:
1934
Frederick Delius- British composer 'In A Summer Garden, A Mass of Life' 72
1967
Spencer Tracy- actor 'Woman of the Year, Adam's Rib, Father of the Bride, Boy's Town, Captains Courageous
He became the 1st actor to win back to back Oscars for Town&Courageous 67
2004
Ray Charles- singer/ pianist 'Georgia on My Mind, Hit The Road Jack,Mess Around 73
1895
Hattie McDonald- actress, she became the 1st Africian American woman to win Best Supp Actress Oscar for 'Gone With The Wind'
1918
Barry Morse- actor Winds of War, best known TV role "Lt Philip Gerard' in TV show 'The Fugitive'
1922
Judy Garland- actress/singer 'Meet Me In St. Louis, The Wizard of Oz, Easter Parade'
1933
F.Lee Bailey- criminal defense lawyer who had high profile clients e.g Patty Hearst, OJ Simpson
1982
Tara Lipinski- U.S. Olympic Gold Medal figure skater at '88 Olympics
Deaths:
1934
Frederick Delius- British composer 'In A Summer Garden, A Mass of Life' 72
1967
Spencer Tracy- actor 'Woman of the Year, Adam's Rib, Father of the Bride, Boy's Town, Captains Courageous
He became the 1st actor to win back to back Oscars for Town&Courageous 67
2004
Ray Charles- singer/ pianist 'Georgia on My Mind, Hit The Road Jack,Mess Around 73
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On This Day In History, June 11th
2010 Africa hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time
The 19th association football world cup was opened in Johannesburg, South Africa. The winner of this historic edition was Spain.
1959 Christopher Cockerell first presents the hovercraft
The amphibious air-cushion vehicle first crossed the English Channel just weeks after Cockerell first demonstrated his prototype, the SR.N1. The scheduled “flights” between Dover (U.K.) and Calais (France) were discontinued in 2000.
1955 More than 80 people die in the Le Man's car race disaster
In one of history's worst car racing accidents, Pierre Levegh's Mercedes crashed into a crowd of spectators and burst into flames.
1938 China launches the 1938 Yellow River flood
In what Steven Dutch, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, called “the world's largest act of environmental warfare in history”, the Chinese government created the flood to halt invading Japanese forces.
1817 The first predecessor of the bicycle is demonstrated
Using his revolutionary Laufmaschine, also known as Draisine, a two-wheeler without pedals, German inventor Karl Drais completed a 14 km test run in less than an hour, presenting a viable alternative to transportation by horse.
2010 Africa hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time
The 19th association football world cup was opened in Johannesburg, South Africa. The winner of this historic edition was Spain.
1959 Christopher Cockerell first presents the hovercraft
The amphibious air-cushion vehicle first crossed the English Channel just weeks after Cockerell first demonstrated his prototype, the SR.N1. The scheduled “flights” between Dover (U.K.) and Calais (France) were discontinued in 2000.
1955 More than 80 people die in the Le Man's car race disaster
In one of history's worst car racing accidents, Pierre Levegh's Mercedes crashed into a crowd of spectators and burst into flames.
1938 China launches the 1938 Yellow River flood
In what Steven Dutch, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, called “the world's largest act of environmental warfare in history”, the Chinese government created the flood to halt invading Japanese forces.
1817 The first predecessor of the bicycle is demonstrated
Using his revolutionary Laufmaschine, also known as Draisine, a two-wheeler without pedals, German inventor Karl Drais completed a 14 km test run in less than an hour, presenting a viable alternative to transportation by horse.
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Births On This Day, June 11th
1956 Joe Montana
American football player
1933 Gene Wilder
American actor
1910 Jacques Cousteau
French biologist, author, and inventor co-developed the aqua-lung
1864 Richard Strauss
German composer, conductor
1572 Ben Jonson
English writer
Deaths On This Day, June 11th
1979 John Wayne
American actor, director, producer
1974 Julius Evola
Italian philosopher
1936 Robert E. Howard
American author
1934 Lev Vygotsky
Russian psychologist
1859 Klemens von Metternich
German/Austrian politician, 1st State Chancellor of the Austrian Empire
1956 Joe Montana
American football player
1933 Gene Wilder
American actor
1910 Jacques Cousteau
French biologist, author, and inventor co-developed the aqua-lung
1864 Richard Strauss
German composer, conductor
1572 Ben Jonson
English writer
Deaths On This Day, June 11th
1979 John Wayne
American actor, director, producer
1974 Julius Evola
Italian philosopher
1936 Robert E. Howard
American author
1934 Lev Vygotsky
Russian psychologist
1859 Klemens von Metternich
German/Austrian politician, 1st State Chancellor of the Austrian Empire
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1742
Benjamin Franklin invents his Franklin stove. Its a metal lined fireplace which proves more heat and less smoke uses less firewood
1895
Charles Duryea patents gas driven automobile
1982
movie'ET-Extra Terrestrial is released directed by Stephen Spielberg. Its the story of a 10yr old boy who befriends an alien,"ET" from another planet who was stranded here by mistake. The movie stars Henry Thomas 'Elliott', Drew Barrymore' Gertie', Robert MacNaughton, Dee Wallace. The movie won 4 Oscars,best original score{John Williams}, visual effects,sound effect editing,sound.It quickly became highest grossing movie of all time at $792.9 mill,was surpassed by Jurrasic Park in '93.
1989
Michael Chang became the youngest male tennis player to win a Grand Slam title,age 17 when he won his only Grand Slam title at the French Open defeating Stefan Edberg
2009
a woman in Texas, Telsa Swearingen survived being hit by lighting in her kitchen during a thunderstorm. The lighting came through a light fixture, hit her chest exited her foot. She spent 3 days in hospital then was released
Benjamin Franklin invents his Franklin stove. Its a metal lined fireplace which proves more heat and less smoke uses less firewood
1895
Charles Duryea patents gas driven automobile
1982
movie'ET-Extra Terrestrial is released directed by Stephen Spielberg. Its the story of a 10yr old boy who befriends an alien,"ET" from another planet who was stranded here by mistake. The movie stars Henry Thomas 'Elliott', Drew Barrymore' Gertie', Robert MacNaughton, Dee Wallace. The movie won 4 Oscars,best original score{John Williams}, visual effects,sound effect editing,sound.It quickly became highest grossing movie of all time at $792.9 mill,was surpassed by Jurrasic Park in '93.
1989
Michael Chang became the youngest male tennis player to win a Grand Slam title,age 17 when he won his only Grand Slam title at the French Open defeating Stefan Edberg
2009
a woman in Texas, Telsa Swearingen survived being hit by lighting in her kitchen during a thunderstorm. The lighting came through a light fixture, hit her chest exited her foot. She spent 3 days in hospital then was released
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June 11th Birthdays:
1910
Jacques Cousteau- French oceanic explorer
1913
Vince Lombardi- NFL Hall of Fame Football Coach with Green Bay Packers '59-'67
1933
Gene Wilder- actor' Blazing Saddles,Young Frankenstein, Willy Wonka&The Chocolate Factory
1959
Hugh Laurie-actor best known TV role' Dr Gregory House' in medical drama'House' In England,he and Stephen Fry were a comedy duo
Deaths:
1958
Clarence Demar- U.S. marathon runner, won Boston Marathon 7 times 70
1999
Deforest Kelley-actor best known TV role' Dr Bones McCoy' in sci fi TV show' Star Trek 79
2015
Ron Moody- British actor' Oliver,The 12 Chairs' 91
1910
Jacques Cousteau- French oceanic explorer
1913
Vince Lombardi- NFL Hall of Fame Football Coach with Green Bay Packers '59-'67
1933
Gene Wilder- actor' Blazing Saddles,Young Frankenstein, Willy Wonka&The Chocolate Factory
1959
Hugh Laurie-actor best known TV role' Dr Gregory House' in medical drama'House' In England,he and Stephen Fry were a comedy duo
Deaths:
1958
Clarence Demar- U.S. marathon runner, won Boston Marathon 7 times 70
1999
Deforest Kelley-actor best known TV role' Dr Bones McCoy' in sci fi TV show' Star Trek 79
2015
Ron Moody- British actor' Oliver,The 12 Chairs' 91
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On This Day In History, June 12th
2016 Mass Shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida Kills 49 People
In what is now thought to be one of the deadliest incidents of violence against LGBTQ people in history, the shooting committed by 29-year-old Omar Mateen is also the second deadliest terrorist attack on US soil since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
1994 The world's largest twinjet takes off on its maiden flight
The Boeing 777, or Triple Seven, typically transports up to 451 passengers. It is one of Boeing's commercially most successful planes.
1991 Boris Yeltsin becomes Russia's first President
After the end of the Soviet Union, Yeltsin launched radical economic reforms that aimed at dismantling socialism and restoring capitalism.
1987 Ronald Reagan challenges Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down this wall”
The U.S. President held his famous speech near the Berlin Wall, one of the most important symbols of the division between East and West during the Cold War. The wall was dismantled in 1989, but many observers doubt that Reagan's famous catchphrase had any impact on this decision.
1964 Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison
The South African anti-apartheid activist spent 27 years in prison. In 1993, he received the Nobel Peace Prize and one year later he became President of South Africa.
2016 Mass Shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida Kills 49 People
In what is now thought to be one of the deadliest incidents of violence against LGBTQ people in history, the shooting committed by 29-year-old Omar Mateen is also the second deadliest terrorist attack on US soil since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
1994 The world's largest twinjet takes off on its maiden flight
The Boeing 777, or Triple Seven, typically transports up to 451 passengers. It is one of Boeing's commercially most successful planes.
1991 Boris Yeltsin becomes Russia's first President
After the end of the Soviet Union, Yeltsin launched radical economic reforms that aimed at dismantling socialism and restoring capitalism.
1987 Ronald Reagan challenges Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down this wall”
The U.S. President held his famous speech near the Berlin Wall, one of the most important symbols of the division between East and West during the Cold War. The wall was dismantled in 1989, but many observers doubt that Reagan's famous catchphrase had any impact on this decision.
1964 Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison
The South African anti-apartheid activist spent 27 years in prison. In 1993, he received the Nobel Peace Prize and one year later he became President of South Africa.