Todays History

The Great Vancouver Fire devastates much of Vancouver, British Columbia.

The parliament of the Russian Federation declares its sovereignty on Russia Day.

The Broad Street Riot occurs in Boston between Yankees and Irish over racial tensions

Donald Duck makes his debut in a cartoon, The Wise Little Hen.

The first World Ocean Day is celebrated.

The Siege of Jerusalem begins during the First Crusade.

The Republic of Prekmurje comes to an end.

Denmark first becomes a constitutional monarchy.

During World War 2, The Dunkirk evacuation ends.