On this day in history
June 16
American
1858Abraham Lincoln accepts the Senate nomination with his House Divided speech.
Abraham Lincoln accepts the Senate nomination with his House Divided speech.
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1903Henry Ford incorporates the Ford Motor Company.
Henry Ford incorporates the Ford Motor Company.
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2015Donald Trump announces his candidacy for president, riding down a golden escalator.
Donald Trump announces his candidacy for president, riding down a golden escalator.
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World
1963Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space aboard Vostok 6.
Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space aboard Vostok 6.
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1976Police massacre student protesters in Soweto, South Africa, igniting nationwide revolt.
Police massacre student protesters in Soweto, South Africa, igniting nationwide revolt.
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1961Dancer Rudolf Nureyev defects to the West at a Paris airport.
Dancer Rudolf Nureyev defects to the West at a Paris airport.
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