1943⚡ Event
Racial tensions lead to fatal shooting in England
Amid racial tensions, U.S. Army military police shot and killed a black serviceman after a confrontation at a pub in Bamber Bridge, England.
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This Week in History: Week 26
June 24 – June 30
Over 104 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 24 – June 30)(20)
1967⚡ Event
Our World Broadcast
Our World, the first live international satellite television production, was viewed by an estimated 400 million people worldwide.
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1978⚡ Event
First Flying of the Rainbow Flag
The original rainbow flag, representing gay pride, was flown for the first time at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day parade.
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1989⚡ Event
Jiang Zemin appointed General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party
Following the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, the 13th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party appointed Jiang Zemin as general secretary. He replaced Zhao Ziyang.
politicsdisaster
1997⚡ Event
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Released
J. K. Rowling's first Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', was released.
literaturearts
2003⚡ Event
Lawrence v. Texas
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down sodomy laws nationwide in the landmark decision Lawrence v. Texas.
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2007⚡ Event
Deadly police operation in Rio de Janeiro favelas
A large military and civil police operation in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, stemming from an ongoing conflict between drug dealers and police, resulted in 19 deaths and several injuries.
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2008⚡ Event
Robert Mugabe re-elected President of Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe was re-elected as President of Zimbabwe with an overwhelming majority after his opponent withdrew, citing violence against his party's supporters.
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2009⚡ Event
Death of Michael Jackson
Singer Michael Jackson died as a result of the combination of drugs in his body.
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2010⚡ Event
Longest tennis match concludes
John Isner defeated Nicolas Mahut at the Wimbledon Championships, concluding the longest match in tennis history. The match lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes over three days.
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2010⚡ Event
Julia Gillard becomes Australia's first female Prime Minister
Julia Gillard was sworn in as the first female prime minister of Australia. This occurred after incumbent Kevin Rudd declined to contest a leadership spill in the Labor Party.
politics
2010⚡ Event
G20 Summit in Toronto
A G20 summit began in downtown Toronto, marking the largest and most expensive security operation in Canadian history.
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2013⚡ Event
CIA acknowledges Area 51
The CIA acknowledged the existence of Area 51 in response to a Freedom of Information Act request. Area 51 is a secretive U.S. Air Force facility in Nevada.
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2013⚡ Event
Defense of Marriage Act Overturned
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act, granting federal recognition to same-sex marriage.
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2015⚡ Event
Obergefell v. Hodges
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right, guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment.
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2015⚡ Event
Corn starch dust explosion in Taiwan
Ignition of corn starch caused a dust fire at a water park in New Taipei City, Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring more than 400 others.
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2017⚡ Event
Massive cyberattack hits Ukrainian organizations
Websites of Ukrainian organizations were swamped by a massive cyberattack, blamed on Russian military hackers, using the malware Petya.
technologywarpolitics
2018⚡ Event
Hayabusa2 arrives at asteroid Ryugu
The Japanese space probe Hayabusa2 arrived at the asteroid Ryugu to collect samples for return to Earth.
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2022⚡ Event
Sievierodonetsk captured by Russian forces
Russian forces captured the city of Sievierodonetsk, Ukraine, after six weeks of fighting during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Famous Birthdays This Week(15)
2005🎂 Birth
Kylie Cantrall
American actress, singer, songwriter, dancer, and social media personality.
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Notable Deaths This Week(15)
2016🕊️ Death
Adam Small
Adam Small, a South African writer known for his work during the apartheid period, has died.
literature
2021🕊️ Death
Trần Thiện Khiêm
Trần Thiện Khiêm was a South Vietnamese army officer and politician who served as the 7th Prime Minister of South Vietnam.
politicswar
2024🕊️ Death
Shifty Shellshock
Shifty Shellshock was an American vocalist and musician, best known as the frontman for the band Crazy Town.
musicentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Bobby Sherman
Bobby Sherman is an American singer-songwriter and actor.
musicentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers was an American journalist and served as the 13th White House Press Secretary.
politicsentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Lalo Schifrin
Lalo Schifrin is an Argentinian pianist, composer, and conductor.
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