"Tetris" released / Kamehameha III assumes throne - June 6
On this day in 1984, the video game "Tetris" was released. / On this day in 1825, Kamehameha III becomes the third king of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...
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First AIDS report / Pancho Villa born - June 5
On this day in 1981, the first report on AIDS was published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, before AIDS was identified as a syndrome. / On this day in 1878, revolutionary leader Pancho V...
5 Kesä 202110min
Government junta of Chile began / Emily Davison trampled - June 4
On this day in 1932, the government junta of Chile began. / On this day in 1913, suffragette Emily Davison was trampled by a horse at the Epsom Derby. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....
4 Kesä 202110min
Zoot Suit Riots began / Memphis Minnie born - June 3
On this day in 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots began in Los Angeles. / On this day in 1897, blues singer and guitarist Memphis Minnie was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...
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Pemulwuy died / Surveyor 1 landed on moon - June 2
On this day in 1802, Aboriginal resistance leader Pemulwuy died. / On this day in 1966, NASA's lunar lander Surveyor 1 landed on the moon, marking the first time an American space probe made a success...
2 Kesä 202110min
Isabella Baumfree took name Sojourner Truth / Heimlich Maneuver published - June 1
On this day in 1843, Isabella Baumfree took the name Sojourner Truth. Truth went on to become an abolitionist and advocate for Black and women's rights. / On this day in 1974, the Heimlich Maneuver wa...
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Samuel Pepys' last diary entry / Roman catacombs rediscovered - May 31
On this day in 1669, English naval administrator Samuel Pepys wrote his last diary entry. / On this day in 1578, the Roman catacombs were rediscovered by accident. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
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First known summit of Mount Everest / Republic of Biafra established - May 30
On this day in 1953, Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay and climber Edmund Hillary became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level. / On this day in 1967...
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