June is a month of major global events and cultural milestones. It marks the beginning of summer and is associated with celebrations, independence, and advancements in science and technology.
Featured June Events
1944 - D-Day Landings
Allied forces land on the beaches of Normandy, France, marking a turning point in World War II.
1969 - Stonewall Riots
The Stonewall Riots in New York City spark the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
1919 - Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles is signed, officially ending World War I.
Key Historical Events
- 1944 – D-Day landings during World War II.
- 1919 – Treaty of Versailles is signed.
- 1969 – The Stonewall Riots spark the LGBTQ+ movement.
- 2004 – SpaceShipOne becomes the first private spacecraft to reach space.
- 1991 – Mount Pinatubo erupts in the Philippines.
Famous June Birthdays
- Marilyn Monroe (1926) – American actress.
- Prince (1958) – Music icon.
- Che Guevara (1928) – Revolutionary leader.
- Donald Trump (1946) – 45th US President.
- Anne Frank (1929) – Holocaust diarist.
Notable June Deaths
- Alexander the Great (323 BC) – King of Macedonia.
- Ronald Reagan (2004) – US President.
- Ray Charles (2004) – Music legend.
- James Clerk Maxwell (1879) – Physicist.
- Harriet Beecher Stowe (1896) – Author.
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