Culture & History

Did you know that on this day, June 20, 1966, Sheila Scott became the first woman to fly solo around the world?

Did you know that on this day, June 19, 1862, President Lincoln signed the legislation to make slavery illegal in US territories?

Did you know that on this day, June 18, 2005, David Tennant was seen for the first time on Doctor Who?

Did you know that on this day, June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City?

Did you know that on this day, June 16, 1903, Pepsi Cola became an official trademark?

Did you know that on this day, June 15, 1924, the 10 millionth car was manufactured by the Ford Motor Company?

Did you know that on this day, June 14, 1940, Auschwitz concentration camp started operation?

Did you know that on this day, June 13, 1983, NASA's Pioneer 10 spacecraft became the first craft to exit the solar system?

Did you know that on this day, June 12, 1965, the discovery of "blue galaxies" was announced?

Did you know that on this day, June 11, 1982, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial by Steven Spielberg was released?

Did you know that on this day, June 10, 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous was founded?

Did you know that on this day, June 9, 1934, Donald Duck came to public screens for the first time?