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Post by soutxed on Jun 7, 2021 8:04:05 GMT -5
June 7, 1942, the Battle of Midway ended in a decisive victory for American naval forces over Imperial Japan, marking a turning point in the Pacific War. Who knew??
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Post by BillG on Jun 7, 2021 8:19:34 GMT -5
Who Knew??? On June 7th, 1976 "The NBC Nightly News", with John Chancellor and David Brinkley, aired for the first time.
 
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Post by sandipaws on Jun 7, 2021 23:07:09 GMT -5
Who Knew???
World Oceans Day reminds people about the importance of the oceans in human life. The oceans are the main source of food and medicine and a fundamental part of the biosphere, covering more than 70% of our planet. It is the lifeline for humans and the home of many species, producing approximately 50% of the planet's oxygen.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jun 8, 2021 0:11:45 GMT -5
Hippos have the largest mouths of any animal on land. Hippos might seem like jovial creatures, but you don't want to mess with them. According to Guinness World Records, the African animal can open its jaws almost a full 180 degrees — making for an average gape of about four feet. They can kill a crocodile, lion, or anything short of an elephant or rhino that attacks them. Their teeth have sharp canines and incisors up to one foot long used for defending themselves and for eating.
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Post by johnmori on Jun 8, 2021 5:45:14 GMT -5
Who knew???
June 8, 1966
The National Football League and American Football League announced a merger effective in 1970.
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Post by BillG on Jun 8, 2021 7:50:59 GMT -5
Who knew??? On June 8th, 1968 The Rolling Stones released "Jumpin' Jack Flash".
 
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Post by soutxed on Jun 8, 2021 8:38:26 GMT -5
June 8, 1968, authorities announced the capture in London of James Earl Ray, the suspected assassin of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jun 8, 2021 22:10:40 GMT -5
Simone Biles is the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history. Simone has combined total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medals. She went undefeated in world championship and Olympic all-around competitions from 2013-2016 and, in Rio, set a U.S. record for most gold medals won in women’s gymnastics at a single Games. Biles was the overwhelming gold-medal favorite in almost every event in Rio, and she didn’t disappoint: she won bronze on the balance beam and gold in the individual all-around and team competition, as well as on vault and floor.
Go Simone!
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Post by sandipaws on Jun 8, 2021 22:31:26 GMT -5
Who Knew???
On June 9th of each year, National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day recognizes a delicious and seasonal pie. A tart vegetable, rhubarb is often paired with sweet fruits making for a pleasing dessert.
Around the country, rhubarb is a perennial favorite for home gardens. One of the first fruits of their labors, gardeners begin to harvest rhubarb in the middle of May and early June, and it finds its way into desserts and preserves. Since it takes on the flavor of the fruit or vegetable it is paired with, it is an excellent complement to many recipes.
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Post by BillG on Jun 9, 2021 6:57:34 GMT -5
Who Knew??? On June 9th, 1934 Donald Duck makes his film debut in "The Wise Little Hen".
 
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Post by johnmori on Jun 9, 2021 7:21:28 GMT -5
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June 9, 1928
Charles Kingsford Smith completes the first trans-Pacific flight in a Fokker Trimotor monoplane, the Southern Cross.
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Post by soutxed on Jun 9, 2021 10:15:32 GMT -5
Who Knew: June 9, 1969, the Senate confirmed Warren Burger to be the new chief justice of the United States, succeeding Earl Warren.
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Post by sandipaws on Jun 9, 2021 22:21:33 GMT -5
Who Knew???
 Grab your ballpoint pen and write this on your calendar. June 10th of each year, National Ballpoint Pen Day recognizes the useful writing utensil and commemorates the anniversary of the patent filing on June 10, 1943.
Before 1943, anyone who wanted to write a letter or scribble some notes on a piece of paper used a fountain pen or pencil. Now the dominant writing instrument, the ballpoint pen was originally conceived and developed as a cleaner and more reliable alternative to the quill and fountain pens. In earlier years, many attempts by inventors led to failed patents as their inventions did not deliver the ink evenly. They also had overflow and clogging issues. However, in June of 1943, the brothers Laszlo and Gyorgy Biro obtained their patent for the ballpoint pen, revolutionizing how many write letters and conduct business.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jun 10, 2021 0:01:50 GMT -5
The world's largest falafel weighed 223 pounds. Falafel fans might find it hard to believe that there could ever be too much of the deep-fried deliciousness, but even they might find themselves overwhelmed by the world's largest falafel, which was served up on May 31, 2019 at a resort on the Dead Sea in Jordan. How big was it? Oh, just a mere 223 pounds.
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Post by BillG on Jun 10, 2021 6:19:02 GMT -5
Who Knew??? June 10th is "National Iced Tea Day".
 
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