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The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed

June 4, 1919: The 19th Amendment was passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and later ratified on August 18, 1920. This amendment granted women the right to vote after a lengthy and complicated struggle of protests over decades.

The world’s first shopping carts were introduced in Oklahoma

June 4, 1937: The world's first shopping carts were introduced by Sylvan Goldman at Humpty Dumpty grocery stores in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sylvan Goldman's creation revolutionized the way people shopped and became an integral part of the retail industry.

American boxer and social activist Muhammad Ali died at age 74

June 3, 2016: Muhammad Ali, was a renowned boxer who became an influential figure both in and out of the ring. Ali's career spanned three decades, during which he achieved numerous victories and became the heavyweight champion of the world three times. Ali was known for his outspokenness, activism, and…

Jack Jouett rides to warn Thomas Jefferson of British attack

June 3, 1781: Jack Jouett, a lesser-known figure in American history who played a vital role during the Revolutionary War. Dubbed the "Paul Revere of the South," Jouett embarked on a daring midnight ride to warn Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia legislature of the approaching British troops. His heroic act…

The second battle of Cold Harbor began

June 3, 1864: The second battle of Cold Harbor commenced on June 3, 1864, following the Union's hard-won victory at Spotsylvania Court House. Union General Ulysses S. Grant encountered entrenched Confederate troops led by General Robert E. Lee near Richmond. After nine days of intense fighting, the Union lost 7,000…

NASA lands probe on the moon

June 2, 1966: NASA landed its first space probe on the moon with Surveyor 1’s landing in the Ocean of Storms region. The probe was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida 63 hours before it landed on the moon. In Depth: Surveyor 1 In January 1961, NASA selected Hughes Aircraft…

Indian Citizenship Act

June 2, 1924: Congress passed the Indian Citizenship Act to grant citizenship to all Native Americans born in the United States. The law, however, did not grant the right to vote, which wouldn’t change until 1957. Today in History – June 2 Indian Citizenship Act On June 2, 1924, Congress…

President Grover Cleveland marries at the White House

June 2, 1886: President Grover Cleveland became the first President to get married at the White House when he married Frances Folsom. His bride was only 21 years old at the time and became the youngest First Lady. Before his marriage, the bachelor president’s sister served in the role of…

Captain James Lawrence’s final command

June 1, 1813: During the War of 1812, Navy Captain James Lawrence was fatally wounded, and he uttered his final command, “Don’t give up the ship.” The phrase was cemented in history when his friend Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry had it sewn onto a flag which he flew above his…

Kentucky admitted to the Union as the 15th state

June 1, 1792: Kentucky became the first state admitted to the Union west of the Appalachian Mountains. It had temporarily been considered a Virginia county but was eventually granted statehood. Many settlers arrived in the area by route of the Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap. Wilderness Road to…

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