Tunguska event / First leap second added to UTC - June 30
On this day in 1908, an explosion occurred near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in Russia that was likely caused by a meteorite or comet bursting. / At 11:59 p.m. and 60 seconds, a leap second was add...
30 Juni 202110min
Moctezuma II died / Globe Theatre burned down - June 29
On this day in 1520, Aztec emperor Moctezuma died, either at the hands of Spaniards or Aztecs unhappy with his rule. / On this day in 1613, the Globe Theatre in London, famous for hosting performances...
29 Juni 20219min
Stonewall raid and riots / "The Amos 'n' Andy Show" premiered - June 28
On this day in 1968, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar, sparking nights of riots that became a major moment of resistance in the history of the LGBTQ rights movement. / On this ...
28 Juni 202110min
E.R. Braithwaite born / Joseph Smith assassinated - June 27
On this day in 1912, writer, social worker, teacher, and diplomat E.R. Braithwaite was born. / On this day in 1844, Joseph Smith, the leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, was murdered alongside hi...
27 Juni 202111min
Big Bill Broonzy born / Winnipeg general strike ended - June 26
On this day in 1893 or 1903, blues musician Big Bill Broonzy was born. / The Winnipeg General Strike officially ended when the strike leaders called it off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...
26 Juni 202111min
First photo to illustrate newspaper report taken / Rainbow flag flown for first time - June 25
Charles-François Thibault took three photos during the June Days uprising on this day and the following in 1848. Two of them became the first photos to accompany a newspaper report. / On this day in 1...
25 Juni 20219min
Dancing mania outbreak / Siamese Revolution of 1932 - June 24
On this day in 1374, a dancing mania outbreak began in Aachen, Germany. / On this day in 1932, Khana Ratsadon, or the People’s Party, overthrew the government of King Rama VII, ending 700 years of abs...
24 Juni 202111min
Battle of Zacatecas / Sholes, Glidden, and Soulé awarded typewriter patent - June 23
The bloodiest battle in the revolution to overthrow Victoriano Huerta -- the Battle of Zacatecas, or La Toma de Zacatecas -- took place on this day in 1914. / On this day in 1868, Christopher Latham S...
23 Juni 202110min
