Today in History — June 27
1969
27 June 1969: Stonewall Riots Launch LGBTQ Rights Movement
On June 27, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York Citys Greenwich Village, sparking a series of spontaneous protests that would mark a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ…
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1945
26 June 1945: United Nations Charter Signed in San Francisco
On June 26, 1945, representatives from 50 nations gathered in San Francisco to sign the United Nations Charter, establishing an international organization dedicated to maintaining peace and security in the aftermath of World War II.…
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25 June 1950: Korean War Begins with North Korean Invasion
On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea, beginning a conflict that would last three years and establish the template for Cold War confrontations around the globe. The…
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