On this day in history...
the First Barbary War ends in 1805 and the Six Day War ends in 1967
The Jacobins seize control and install a revolutionary dictatorship on France in 1794.
Also On This Day...
an earthquake dam on the Dadu River (Tatu River) fails in 1786. The resulting floods kill 100000 people.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
June 5: Tank Man Makes A Stand
On this day in history...
in 1967 the Six Day War begins with a preemptive air strike on Egypt.
Robert F. Kennedy is shot in 1968.
The Suez Canal is reopened in 1975 for the first time since the Six Day War.
The Apple II goes on sale in 1977.
Also On This Day...
a single man later known only as the 'Tank Man' is photographed blocking a line of tanks by simply standing in front of them. The tanks were part of the crushing of the Tienanmen Square protests.
in 1967 the Six Day War begins with a preemptive air strike on Egypt.
Robert F. Kennedy is shot in 1968.
The Suez Canal is reopened in 1975 for the first time since the Six Day War.
The Apple II goes on sale in 1977.
Also On This Day...
a single man later known only as the 'Tank Man' is photographed blocking a line of tanks by simply standing in front of them. The tanks were part of the crushing of the Tienanmen Square protests.
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