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Begun in 1966, The World Today Series® offers an unusually penetrating look into every nation – its geographical setting, history, current government, politics, cultures, economic problems and prospects.
Being found guilty of “certaine Detestable Arts called Witchcraft and Sorceries,” Bridget Bishop on this day in 1692 became the first person to be hanged during the Salem witch trials in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Discover how rye bread may have caused the Salem witch trials.
What Happened On This Day – June 10. 1999 The Kosovo War ends. Slobodan Milošević, then President of Serbia, agreed to withdraw his troops from the disputed territory following a massive NATO bombing campaign. NATO's involvement has been criticized for its lack of a U.N. mandate. 1967 The Six-Day War ends
10 cze 2024 · Major Events. 1190 Third Crusade: Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa drowns while crossing the Saleph River (modern Turkey) leading an army to Jerusalem. 1786 A landslide dam on the Dadu River caused by earthquake ten days earlier collapses, killing 100,000 in the Sichuan province of China. Spain Declares War Against the United States.
Discover what happened on June 10 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
1944 – World War II: In Distomo, Boeotia, Greece, 228 men, women and children are massacred by German troops. 1944 – In baseball , 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall of the Cincinnati Reds becomes the youngest player ever in a major-league game.
10 cze 2023 · Historical Events. French Open Women's Tennis: Defending champion Iga Świątek of Poland beats unseeded Czech Karolína Muchová 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 for her third French and 4th Grand Slam title. UEFA Champions League Final, Ataturk Stadium, Istanbul: Manchester City beats Inter Milan, 1-0 to complete historic Champions League, Premier League & FA ...
