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Death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, al Qaeda terrorist leader

June 7, 2006: Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was an al Qaeda terrorist leader and was killed in an air strike in Iraq coordinated by an American military coalition and local Iraqi forces. In President George W. Bush’s statement, he said that Osama bin Laden had referred to al-Zarqawi as “the prince…

President Lincoln renominated by Republican Party for a second presidential term

June 7, 1864: Amidst the Civil War, President Lincoln remained popular with the Republican Party. Some War Democrats joined Republicans to form the National Union Party, and together they renominated Abraham Lincoln for a second term as president of the Union. The nominating convention was held in Baltimore, Maryland.

Frontiersman Daniel Boone first sees Kentucky

June 7, 1769: Legendary and pioneering frontiersman Daniel Boone first saw what is now considered the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Boone went on to forge the Wilderness Road, allowing settlers to travel through the Cumberland Gap and into Kentucky. His explorations contributed greatly to the westward expansion of the United…

Getty Family patriarch dies at 83

June 6, 1976: J. Paul Getty was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and died in Surrey, England, at age 83. The American-born businessman created a very wealthy empire from his work in British petroleum. Despite his extreme wealth, he was known to be frugal and charitable. Among many other notable Getty…

D-Day

June 6, 1944: More than 150,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to begin “Operation Overlord,” which began the move to a decisive Allied victory. General Dwight D. Eisenhower led the operation. The significance of this day is also marked by the 6,000 American casualties. Less than a year…

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission formed

June 6, 1934: Following the stock market crash of 1929, President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the creation of the SEC under the New Deal to prevent market manipulation and protect investors. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is…

President Ronald Reagan dies at age 93

June 5, 2004: President Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, and died on June 5, 2004, in Los Angeles, California. Reagan began his career as a sportscaster, then actor, before becoming president of the Screen Actors Guild, then Governor of California, and finally President of…

Robert F. Kennedy Assassinated

June 5, 1968: Five years following his brother’s assassination, Robert F. Kennedy was shot and fatally wounded at the Ambassador Hotel following his victory in the California Primary. He died the following day at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy From Wikipedia, the free…

Marshall Plan proposed at Harvard

June 5, 1947: Two years after WWII ended, U.S. Secretary of State George Marshall proposed his idea to restore Europe, which was still experiencing famine and post-war destruction. His proposal given at Harvard University was then relayed by President Harry Truman to Congress, and it eventually became known as the…

American musician Bruce Springsteen released Born in the U.S.A

June 4, 1984: The song "Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen is a powerful anthem that reflects on the experiences of American veterans returning from the Vietnam War. It depicts the struggles and disillusionment faced by these veterans as they grapple with the harsh reality of post-war life. The…

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