Today in History — June 26
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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1950
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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24 June 1948: Soviet Berlin Blockade Triggers Cold War Crisis
On June 24, 1948, the Soviet Union began the Berlin Blockade, cutting off all land and water access to the western sectors of Berlin. This dramatic confrontation between the former World War II allies marked…
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