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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.

US and Great Britain sign Jay Treaty, 1st US extradition treaty

June 24, 1795: Jay's Treaty, enacted on June 24, 1795, was a diplomatic agreement between the United States and Great Britain. This treaty, negotiated by Chief Justice John Jay, aimed to address various issues stemming from the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the American Revolutionary War.

Title IX

June 23, 1972: Title IX was enacted as part of the Education Amendments of 1972 to prohibit sex-based discrimination in any school or education program which received federal funding. The law came at a time when only 42% of college students were female, and it has led to a significant…

Antarctic Treaty enacted

June 23, 1961: The Antarctic Treaty was enacted as an international agreement to govern Antarctica and the surrounding region as a demilitarized zone protected for scientific study and discovery. The unprecedented treaty was a historic diplomatic achievement signed in Washington, D.C., by 12 countries. Antarctic Treaty System The Antarctic…

Last Confederate General surrenders in the field

June 23, 1865: Confederate General Stand Watie surrendered at Doaksville in the Choctaw Nation (present-day Oklahoma) by signing a cease-fire agreement with Union representatives. He led the First Indian Brigade of the Army of the Trans-Mississippi and is remembered as the last Confederate General to surrender during the American Civil…

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