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10 Jun 2020
Swedish authorities finally closed a 34-year-old inquiry into the murder of their prime minister.
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10 Jun 2018
The Opportunity Mars rover sent its last signal to Earth.
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10 Jun 2000
In London, the Millenium Bridge closed for safety checks following large crowds, which caused the bridge to start swaying.
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10 Jun 1999
The Kosovo War ends.
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10 Jun 1991
The last episode of David Lynch's original Twin Peaks aired.
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10 Jun 1973
NASA's Explorer 49 was launched into Earth's orbit to research long-range radio waves within the Milky Way.
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10 Jun 1967
The Six-Day War ends.
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10 Jun 1963
The US signed the Equal Pay Act to reduce the difference in pay between sexes.
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10 Jun 1947
Swedish company Saab, previously known for making aircraft, produced their first automobile.
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10 Jun 1943
President Franklin Roosevelt became the first president to travel abroad during war.
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10 Jun 1940
Italy declared war on France and Britain.
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10 Jun 1936
The Russian animation studio Soyuzmultfilm is established.
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10 Jun 1935
Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio.
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10 Jun 1933
Robber John Dillinger stole $10,000 in his first robbery at a bank in New Carlisle, Ohio.
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10 Jun 1916
The Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire led by Lawrence of Arabia was initiated in Mecca.
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10 Jun 1907
Autochrome Lumière color photography is introduced.
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10 Jun 1854
The first class of students graduated from the United States Naval Academy.
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10 Jun 1692
Innocent Bridget Bishop was the first person to be trialed and hung for witchcraft in Massachusetts, US.
