1952⚡ Event
Guatemalan Revolution Land Reform
The Guatemalan Congress passed Decree 900, redistributing unused land greater than 224 acres in area to local peasants.
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This Week in History: Week 25
June 17 – June 23
Over 103 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
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Major Events (June 17 – June 23)(20)
1963⚡ Event
Saigon Riots
Riots broke out in Saigon one day after the signing of the Joint Communiqué, an attempt to resolve the Buddhist crisis in South Vietnam.
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1979⚡ Event
Journalist Bill Stewart Executed
American journalist Bill Stewart was executed by Nicaraguan Guardia forces.
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1981⚡ Event
First flight of F-117 Nighthawk
The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational aircraft designed for stealth technology, made its maiden flight.
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1982⚡ Event
Holocaust and Genocide Conference
The International Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide, the first major conference in genocide studies, opened despite Turkish attempts to cancel it.
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1983⚡ Event
Execution of Mona Mahmudnizhad
An Iranian teenager and nine other women were hanged in Shiraz for their membership in the Baháʼí Faith.
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1983⚡ Event
Sally Ride becomes first American woman in space
Aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman and third person overall in space.
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1994⚡ Event
Loughinisland massacre
During The Troubles, Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, killing six people.
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1994⚡ Event
Bombing at Imam Reza Shrine
A bomb explosion in the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran, left at least 25 dead and more than 70 injured.
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2005⚡ Event
United States Grand Prix reduced to six cars
Only six race cars competed in the United States Grand Prix after Michelin-shod entrants withdrew due to safety concerns.
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2009⚡ Event
Czech Pirate Party Registered
Following a petition, the liberal progressive Czech Pirate Party was officially registered as a political party.
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2009⚡ Event
Rioting in Shishou, China
Mass rioting broke out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef.
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2009⚡ Event
Operation Panther's Claw begins
British forces began Operation Panther's Claw, an aerial assault on Taliban positions in southern Afghanistan.
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2009⚡ Event
Neda Agha-Soltan Killed in Iran
Iranian student Neda Agha-Soltan was shot dead in Tehran during presidential election protests. Footage of her death was widely distributed online.
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2010⚡ Event
Royal wedding of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
The royal wedding of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and Daniel Westling took place in Stockholm Cathedral.
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2012⚡ Event
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud appointed Crown Prince
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was appointed the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.
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2012⚡ Event
Julian Assange seeks asylum
Facing sexual assault allegations in Sweden, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange requested asylum at the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
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2015⚡ Event
Charleston Church Shooting
A white supremacist committed a mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine people during a prayer service.
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2017⚡ Event
Portugal Wildfires
Wildfires erupted across central Portugal, causing the deaths of 66 people.
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2019⚡ Event
US Drone Shot Down by Iran
An Iranian aircraft shot down an American drone over the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
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Famous Birthdays This Week(15)
1997🎂 Birth
Birth of Latrell Mitchell
Latrell Mitchell, an Australian rugby league player, was born.
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1999🎂 Birth
Birth of Choi Ye-won
Choi Ye-won, a South Korean singer and actress, was born.
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Notable Deaths This Week(15)
2016🕊️ Death
Anton Yelchin
American actor Anton Yelchin, known for his role as Chekov in the "Star Trek" reboot series, has died at the age of 27.
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2017🕊️ Death
Otto Warmbier
American college student Otto Warmbier, who was detained in North Korea, has died at the age of 22.
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2018🕊️ Death
Koko the Gorilla
Koko, a western lowland gorilla famous for her ability to use American Sign Language, has died at the age of 46.
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2019🕊️ Death
Gloria Vanderbilt
Gloria Vanderbilt, an American artist, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress, and socialite, has died.
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2019🕊️ Death
Mohamed Morsi
Mohamed Morsi, an Egyptian professor and politician who was the first elected president of Egypt after the Egyptian revolution, has died.
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2019🕊️ Death
Etika
American YouTuber and streamer Etika, known for his Nintendo-related content, has died at the age of 29.
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2020🕊️ Death
Jean Kennedy Smith
Jean Kennedy Smith, an American activist, humanitarian, author, and diplomat who served as the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, has died.
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2020🕊️ Death
Ian Holm
British actor Ian Holm, known for his roles in "Alien" and "The Lord of the Rings", has died at the age of 88.
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2021🕊️ Death
Kenneth Kaunda
Kenneth Kaunda, the first president of Zambia and an educator, has died.
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2023🕊️ Death
Titan Submersible Implosion Victims
Notable victims of the Titan submersible implosion died on this date.
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