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The original Jurassic Park was released #OnThisDay 22 years ago! Tomorrow, the latest installment in the series, Jurassic World is released. Are you planning on seeing it?
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Congrats to American Pharaoh on winning the Triple Crown! The last triple crown winner was Affirmed, in 1978.
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It's National Donut Day! Which is your favorite: Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts? Psst: Head to either one today for a free donut!
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On this day, 50 years ago (June 3, 1965), the first spacewalk by NASA occurred. A vivid reminder that nothing is impossible. #OnThisDay #NASA
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Happy First Day of Summer!
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On June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City. “Give me your tired, your poor/Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” was placed at the base years later. These famous words are symbolic of America’s vision ... Read More
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Happy 80th Birthday, Donald Duck! Donald's birthday is celebrated as June 9, 1934, when he first appeared in The Silly Symphony's 'The Wise Little Hen'. Watch his first ever cartoon here: ... Read More
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#DDay Fact - If it wasn't for those 160,000 brave troops back on June 6 1944, you wouldn't be celebrating #DonutDay today
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Robert F. Kennedy assasination
Today we pay tribute to Robert F. Kennedy on the 46th anniversary of the day he was shot (June 6, 1968).
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You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months,” said Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, supreme commander of the Allied forces, before sending his troops into battle. The eyes of the world are upon y... Read More
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Soldiers in cargo vehicles move onto a beach in Normandy during the Allied Invasion of Europe, D-Day, June 6, 1944. After fierce fighting, the Allies established a foothold in northern France. Photo credit: U.S. Army
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American assault troops at Omaha Beach
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American reinforcements landing on Omaha.
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Omaha on the day of D-Day
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Wounded soldiers from a sunken landing craft are brought ashore on D-Day
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Into the Jaws of Death: Troops from the First Division landing on Omaha – photograph by Robert F. Sargent
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Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the order of the Day. 'Full victory-nothing less' to paratroopers in England, just before they board their airplanes to participate in the first assault in the invasion of the continent of Europe. Eisenhow... Read More
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The spirit of the American Soldier: this beachhead is secure. Fellow Soldiers erected this.
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Soldiers crowd a landing craft on their way to Normandy during the Allied Invasion of Europe.
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Medics attend to wounded soldiers on Utah Beach in France during the Allied Invasion of Europe on D-Day, June 6 1944.
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101st Airborne on D-Day
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Troops head in for D-Day assault.
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Negro assault troops await orders D-day to attack enemy shortly after they had come ashore at Saipan in the Marianas.
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On this day in 1919, the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, passed the Senate 56-25. After the Amendment's ratification, women voted in a national election for the first time in 1920.
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Check out this cool street view photo from then and now. It features a recent street view photo of Times Square in NYC with the overlay of the same street with crowds watching the D-Day newsline ticker back on June 6, 1944. Check out m... Read More
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Preparing to serve... The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, held its first graduation on June 10, 1854. This year, the Academy graduated 1,047 of the U.S. military's newest officers. LIKE and SHARE to send Congrats and Thanks!
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Who remembers this cutie?? Can you name the show? FYI, Jerry Mathers turns 67 today!
Tags: Leave It To Beaver, June, June 2
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Judy Garland was born on June 10, 1922. Though she appeared in more than two dozen films, she remains best known for her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Question of the day... do you know what other famous actress declined this role ... Read More
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On June 19, 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was finally approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the United States Senate.
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Happy 79th Birthday to Donald Duck, who made his debut in the Silly Symphonies cartoon The Wise Little Hen on June 9, 1934. Question of the day... do you know Donald Duck's middle name? Update: Anyone that answered Fauntleroy is corre... Read More
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16 years ago today, the U.S. Air Force released a report on the so-called "Roswell Incident," which suggested that the alien bodies witnesses reported seeing in 1947 were actually life-sized dummies. What's your take?
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Who can name this famous poem published 125 years ago today? The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day: The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play. And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did t... Read More
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Anyone remember this horse? Secretariat was the first in 25 years to win horse racing's Triple Crown with a victory at the Belmont Stakes on June 7, 1973.
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Today is National Doughnut Day! Tell us below what your favorite doughnut is, then head over to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts or Dunkin' Donuts for a free one today!
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On June 23, 1868, Christopher Sholes received a patent for an invention he called the "Type-Writer." Who remembers using these? 
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Happy Birthday, Garfield! This famous feline first appeared in newspapers around the U.S. on June 19, 1978. Perhaps he'd like some lasagna in celebration? If you're looking for a few laughs, check out the daily strip here: http://www.garf... Read More
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The Beach Boys' greatest hits album "Endless Summer" was released on June 24, 1974. Who's a fan? "Everybody's gone surfin'. Surfin' U.S.A."
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Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' was released on June 4, 1984. Still a classic, even today. Who's singing the song now? Watch the official video here: http://bit.ly/NF1lYa
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Anyone a fan of this show? The finale aired on June 10, 2007.
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Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America for its entire history, from 1861 to 1865, was born on June 3, 1808. Any Civil War buffs know the capital of the Confederacy? Update: Montgomery, Alabama was the capital unti... Read More
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The American flag represents all of us and all the values we hold sacred.
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Happy 76th Birthday to Morgan Freeman, born June 1st, 1937! What's your favorite Morgan Freeman movie?
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"My father, my hero." We hope that you all had a wonderful Father's Day.
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We'll leave you tonight with this photo from the Normandy American Cemetery, a cemetery and memorial in Normandy, France, that honors American soldiers who died in Europe during World War II. We are so grateful for every soldier that foug... Read More
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The U.S. Secret Service was formed on Junen 23, 1860. Question of the day... what was their primary duty back then? 
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Join us in wishing a very happy 238th Birthday to the USArmy! THANK YOU for all that you do
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From Jackson Hole to the Tetons to Yellowstone, Wyoming is a beautiful state and on June, 10 1890 it became our Nation's 44th! Anyone here from Wyoming?
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Did you know... On June 18, 1983, Astronaut Sally K. Ride became America's first woman in space as she and four colleagues blasted off aboard the space shuttle Challenger!
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On June 13, 1927, an American Flag was displayed from the right hand of the Statue of Liberty for the first time. What a symbol of freedom! 
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On June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the GI Bill of Rights, authorizing a well-deserved broad package of benefits for World War II veterans.
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61 years ago today, the first Corvette rolled off the Chevrolet assembly line in Flint, MI. The 1953 Corvette had a base price of $3,498.00, The 1953 Corvette had a base price of $3,498.00, which included the federal excise tax and the $2... Read More
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On June 25, 1876, Lt. Col. George A. Custer and the U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry were wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians in the Battle of Little Big Horn in Montana Photo: Call of the Bugle by J K Ralston
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An order was signed on June 15, 1864 to establish a military burial ground, which later became known as Arlington National Cemetery.
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The U.S. Senate passed the Women's Suffrage bill on June 14, 1919. It was ratified on August 18, 1920 and women were finally granted the right to vote.
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Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes? Raiders of the Lost Ark lit up the big screen on June 1, 1981. This has to be one of the best theme songs of all time -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bTpp8PQSog.
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President Roosevelt signed the bill that took the U.S. off of the gold standard on June 5, 1933. Good idea or bad idea?
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Happy Father's Day!
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140 years ago today, Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote for a U.S. President. Question of the day... when were women finally given the right to vote? Update: American women won the vote August 26, 1920 with the passage... Read More
Tags: June 18, 1873, Susan B. Anthony
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His show began on June 20, 1948. Who knows the original name of the show?? Update: What started as The Toast of the Town became known as the Ed Sullivan show!
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Happy 89th Birthday to President George H. W. Bush! Did you know... He and his wife Barbara have been married for 68 years, longer than any other U.S. President.
Tags: June, June 12, George H. W. Bush
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