On This Day in History
Discover the most significant historical events that occurred on this day throughout history
June
1 June
1926
Birth of Marilyn Monroe
American film icon Marilyn Monroe was born in Los Angeles.
Art
2 June
1953
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II was officially crowned Queen of the United Kingdom.
Royalty
3 June
1924
Death of Franz Kafka
Czech writer Franz Kafka, author of "The Metamorphosis", passed away.
Literature
4 June
1989
Tiananmen Square Massacre
Military forces suppressed pro-democracy protesters in Beijing.
History
5 June
1967
Outbreak of the Six-Day War
The Six-Day War began between Israel and Arab states.
سياسة
1967
Outbreak of the Six-Day War
Israel launched attacks against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan.
History
6 June
1944
D-Day Landings in Normandy
Allied forces launched the Normandy landings during World War II.
سياسة
1944
Normandy Landings (D-Day)
The largest amphibious invasion in history began to liberate Europe during World War II.
History
7 June
1954
Death of Alan Turing
British mathematician and pioneer of computer science Alan Turing passed away.
Science
8 June
632
Death of Prophet Muhammad
The Prophet of Islam passed away in Medina.
Religious
9 June
1870
Death of Charles Dickens
English novelist Charles Dickens passed away.
Literature
10 June
1967
End of the Six-Day War
The Six-Day War ended with Israeli occupation of Arab territories.
سياسة
1916
Start of the Arab Revolt
Sharif Hussein declared the revolt against the Ottoman Empire.
History
11 June
1770
Discovery of the Great Barrier Reef
James Cook documented the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
Discovery
12 June
1964
Nelson Mandela Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Rivonia Trial.
Politics
13 June
1974
Founding of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
The charter was adopted to enhance cooperation among Islamic countries.
Politics
14 June
1928
Birth of Che Guevara
Argentine revolutionary Che Guevara was born.
Politics
15 June
1215
Signing of the Magna Carta
King John signed the Magna Carta limiting royal power in England.
History
16 June
1963
First Woman in Space
Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space.
Science
17 June
1885
Arrival of the Statue of Liberty in New York
The Statue of Liberty arrived as a gift from France to the United States.
History
18 June
1815
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon Bonaparte suffered his final defeat at Waterloo.
History
19 June
1862
Abolition of Slavery in the United States
President Lincoln signed legislation abolishing slavery in U.S. territories.
Social
20 June
1937
Birth of Sheikh Aaidh Al-Qarni
Saudi preacher and writer Aaidh Al-Qarni was born.
Religious
21 June
1905
Birth of Jean-Paul Sartre
French existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre was born.
Philosophy
22 June
1941
Operation Barbarossa Begins
Germany launched its invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II.
History
23 June
1894
Founding of the International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee was established in Paris.
Sports
24 June
2018
Women Allowed to Drive in Saudi Arabia
A historic decision allowing women to drive came into effect in Saudi Arabia.
Social
25 June
2009
Death of Michael Jackson
American pop icon Michael Jackson passed away.
Art
1950
Outbreak of the Korean War
The Korean War began between North and South Korea.
سياسة
26 June
1945
Signing of the UN Charter
Fifty nations signed the United Nations Charter in San Francisco.
Politics
27 June
1977
Independence of Djibouti
Djibouti gained independence from France.
Politics
28 June
1914
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination that directly triggered the outbreak of World War I.
History
29 June
1992
Assassination of Algerian President Mohamed Boudiaf
President Mohamed Boudiaf was assassinated during a public speech.
Politics
30 June
2013
June 30 Protests in Egypt
Mass protests in Egypt led to major political changes.
History