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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…

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…

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