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Today in history – June 11, 2018

1949 – Hank Williams, Sr., makes his Grand Ole Opry debut http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hank-williams-sr-makes-his-grand-ole-opry-debut 1950 – Ben Hogan wins U.S. Open with courageous comeback http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ben-hogan-wins-u-s-open-with-courageous-comeback 1963 –…


Today in history – June 10, 2018

1692 – First Salem witch hanging http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-salem-witch-hanging 1752 – Franklin flies kite during thunderstorm http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/franklin-flies-kite-during-thunderstorm 1885 – Arizona Deputy Sheriff Billy Daniels is killed http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/arizona-deputy-sheriff-billy-daniels-is-killed…


Today in history – June 9, 2018

1856 – Mormon handcart pioneers depart for Salt Lake City http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mormon-handcart-pioneers-depart-for-salt-lake-city 1891 – Cole Porter is born http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cole-porter-is-born 1972 – Flash flood hits Rapid City…



Today in history – June 8, 2018

1874 – Apache Chief Cochise dies http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/apache-chief-cochise-dies 1945 – Truman issues order regarding release of classified scientific information http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/truman-issues-order-regarding-release-of-classified-scientific-information 1948 – First Porsche completed http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-porsche-completed…



Today in history – June 7, 2018

1893 – Gandhi’s first act of civil disobedience http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/gandhis-first-act-of-civil-disobedience 1962 – Switzerland welcomes first drive-through bank http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/switzerland-welcomes-first-drive-through-bank 1966 – Reagan nominated for governor of California…


Today in history – June 6, 2018

1933 – First drive-in movie theater opens http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-drive-in-movie-theater-opens 1944 – D-Day http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/d-day 1971 – The Ed Sullivan Show airs for the very last time http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-ed-sullivan-show-airs-for-the-very-last-time…