On this day in history
June 7
American
1776Richard Henry Lee introduces the resolution declaring the colonies free and independent states, the motion tha…
Richard Henry Lee introduces the resolution declaring the colonies free and independent states, the motion that leads to the Declaration of Independence.
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World
1942The Battle of Midway ends with four Japanese carriers sunk; Japan never recovers.
The Battle of Midway ends with four Japanese carriers sunk; Japan never recovers.
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1494Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas, dividing the New World between them.
Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas, dividing the New World between them.
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1981Israeli jets destroy Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor near Baghdad.
Israeli jets destroy Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor near Baghdad.
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