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Union defeat at Gaines’ Mill

June 27, 1862: In Hanover County, Virginia, near Gaines’ Mill, the Union V Corps had established a defensive line north of the Chickahominy River. There, Union troops initially beat back oncoming waves of Confederate attacks with heavy casualties, but by the evening, Gen. Robert E. Lee’s troops were more organized,…

James Smithson died, left endowment to the United States of America

June 27, 1829: British scientist James Smithson died and left an endowment “to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.” President James K. Polk signed an act of Congress that…

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone first published

June 26, 1997: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published in the United Kingdom. J.K. Rowling’s book was published by Bloomsbury (UK) and was her debut novel. The book kicked off the world-famous Harry Potter series and is the third best selling book of all time. Harry…

Ich bin ein Berliner speech

June 26, 1963: The “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech is a famous address by President John F. Kennedy in West Berlin when Berlin was divided. Kennedy emphasized the United States’ commitment to the people of West Berlin and their struggle for freedom. It is remembered as one of the most…

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The United Nations Charter signed

June 26, 1945: The United Nations Charter was signed in San Francisco, California. The Charter was the foundational treaty of the United Nations, establishing an international organization to promote peace, security, and cooperation among foreign nations. United Nations Charter The Charter of the United Nations is the founding document…

The first commercial color television show was transmitted by CBS

June 25, 1951: The first-ever commercial network television broadcast in color took place in the United States through the CBS field-sequential color television system. This historic event featured a musical variety special called "Premiere" and was aired on a network of five CBS affiliates on the East Coast.

US President Andrew Johnson passes a law that government workers would work 8 hr day

June 25, 1868: Congress enacted a law on June 25, 1868, mandating an eight-hour workday for laborers and mechanics working under the Federal Government. Although President Andrew Johnson initially vetoed the law, it was overridden by Congress. While Johnson couldn't explicitly endorse an eight-hour day, he expressed his support for…

1st building constructed at Yerba Buena (now San Francisco)

June 25, 1835: William A. Richardson, the founder of Yerba Buena (later San Francisco), established its initial residence—a tent dwelling. In October 1835, it was replaced by the city's first wooden house, and in 1836, Richardson constructed the notable adobe building called "Casa Grande."…

John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier announced their engagement

June 24, 1953: After dating for two years, John F. Kennedy proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier with a 2.88-carat diamond-and-emerald ring from Van Cleef and Arpels. Their engagement generated considerable media attention and marked the beginning of their influential and iconic partnership.

Charter NFL club Chicago Staleys renamed Chicago Bears

June 24, 1922: The Bears franchise was founded in 1920 as the Decatur Staleys by A.E. Staley. George Halas took over and moved the team to Chicago in 1921, winning the APFA championship in their first season and renaming the team the Bears in 1922.

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