June 30, 1882: An Assassin Goes For A Swing

On June 30, 1882, a presidential assassin met his fate following his shooting of President James Garfield, a wound that eventually killed the 20th president.  The National Parks service explains that even by nineteenth-century standards, “Guiteau was obviously mentally ill. He considered himself a…

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June 25, 1950: War Begins In Korea

On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel in a coordinated and well-planned assault, sparking the Korean War. The invasion was a surprise, catching South Korean and American forces off guard. Within hours, the North Korean People’s Army (KPA) overwhelmed South…

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June 24, 1947: It Came From Outer Space?

On June 24, 1947, a new term entered the American vernaculr: “flying saucer.” On that day a seasoned pilot and businessman Kenneth Arnold had an unusual encounter changed the course of his life and had a dramatic influence on the way humanity places itself…

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