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LIFESTYLE June 26, 2024

On this day in history, June 26, 1945, United Nations is formally established

On this day in history, June 26, 1945, the United Nations is formally established. Article 111 said the charter would be deposited in U.S. archives. There were 51 original member states.

LIFESTYLE June 25, 2024

On this day in history, June 25, 1942, Eisenhower is appointed supreme commander of Allied Forces in Europe

Dwight D. Eisenhower was promoted to lead the U.S. forces in Europe on this day in history, June 25, 1942. Shortly after, he would be named a lieutenant general.

LIFESTYLE June 24, 2024

On this day in history, June 24, 1997, Air Force releases 'The Roswell Report: Case Closed'

The U.S. Air Force released its second public report about the "Roswell Incident," a purported UFO crash in rural New Mexico in 1947. The report denied it was aliens.

LIFESTYLE June 23, 2024

On this day in history, June 23, 1948, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is born in Georgia

Clarence Thomas was born on this day in history, June 23, 1948. The future Supreme Court justice was born into extreme poverty near Savannah, Georgia.

LIFESTYLE June 22, 2024

On this day in history, June 22, 1944, FDR signs GI Bill, with far-reaching impact on American veterans

On this day in history, June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the GI Bill of Rights, which offered educational opportunities and low-interest loans to veterans after WWII.

LIFESTYLE June 21, 2024

On this day in history, June 21, 1982, Prince William, heir to the British throne, is born

On this day in history, June 21, 1982, Prince William is born in London to Princess Diana and Prince Charles — now King Charles III. William is heir apparent to the British throne.

LIFESTYLE June 20, 2024

On this day in history, June 20, 1975, groundbreaking and terrifying movie 'Jaws' opens in theaters

On this day in history, June 20, 1975, the film "Jaws" premiered in movie theaters in the U.S. The story of a shark terrorizing a seaside town was a blockbuster and Steven Spielberg's first big hit.

This Day in History June 19, 2024

On this day in history, June 19, 1865, the end of slavery is proclaimed in Texas

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, yet freedom truly arrived for many enslaved people on this day in history, June 19, 1865, originating in Galveston, Texas.

LIFESTYLE June 18, 2024

On this day in history, June 18, 1983, astronaut Sally Ride becomes first American woman in space

Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space on this day in history, June 18, 1983. Ride was one of six women picked for the astronaut class of 1978.

LIFESTYLE June 17, 2024

On this day in history, June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrives in New York

The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York by ship on this day in history, June 17, 1885. Construction would take some time, as the pedestal was still being built.

LIFESTYLE June 16, 2024

On this day in history, June 16, 1884, first American roller coaster opens at Coney Island

The first roller coaster ride in America opened at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York, on this day in history, June 16, 1884. The coaster traveled about six miles an hour and cost just 5 cents.