History & Events

Did you know that on this day, June 25, 1788, Virginia joined the United States of America?

Did you know that on this day, June 24, 2010, the longest tennis match in history took place?

Did you know that on this day, June 23, 2005, Reddit was founded in Medford, Massachusetts?

Did you know that on this day, June 22, 1955, Disney's classic movie "Lady and the Tramp" was released in theaters in the US?

Did you know that on this day, June 21, 1898, the US Navy claimed the island of Guam?

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?