Orangetown Resolutions are adopted in the Province of New York, one of many protests against the British Parliament’s Coercive Acts. The Orangetown Resolutions, adopted on…
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3 July 1886
Karl Benz officially unveils the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the first purpose-built automobile. The Benz Patent-Motorwagen, unveiled in 1885 and patented in 1886 by Karl Benz, is…
2 July 1494
The Treaty of Tordesillas is ratified by Spain. The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494 between Spain and Portugal, was a pivotal agreement that aimed…
1 July 1862
The Russian State Library is founded as the Library of the Moscow Public Museum. The Russian State Library, located in Moscow, is one of the…
30 June 1859
French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope. On June 30, 1859, French acrobat Charles Blondin (born Jean-François Gravelet) stunned the world by…
29 June 1952
The first Miss Universe pageant is held. Armi Kuusela from Finland wins the title of Miss Universe 1952. The Miss Universe pageant is one of…
28 June 1838
Coronation of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. The coronation of Queen Victoria took place on June 28, 1838, at Westminster Abbey, marking the formal…
27 June 1864
Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, fought on June 27, 1864,…
26 June 1522
Ottomans begin the second Siege of Rhodes. The Second Siege of Rhodes in 1522 was a major military campaign undertaken by the Ottoman Empire under…
25 June 1947
The Diary of a Young Girl (better known as The Diary of Anne Frank) is published. The Diary of Anne Frank is a poignant firsthand…