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  1. On This Day: June 3, 1989 - Chinese Troops Sent Into Tiananmen Square

    On This Day: June 3, 1989 - Chinese Troops Sent Into Tiananmen Square

    On this day June 3, 1989, the Chinese government sent armed troops and tanks into Tiananmen Square in Beijing to remove thousands of pro-democracy protesters who had been peacefully demonstrating for weeks. The protesters, made up largely of students, were calling for political reform, greater...
  2. On This Day: June 3, 1980 - Explosion Damages the Statue of Liberty

    On This Day: June 3, 1980 - Explosion Damages the Statue of Liberty

    On this day June 3, 1980, an explosion occurred at the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. The blast caused significant damage to the base and surrounding observation deck, injuring several people and forcing the closure of the monument for repairs. Investigators quickly identified the...
  3. On This Day: June 3, 1985 - Larry King Live Premieres on CNN

    On This Day: June 3, 1985 - Larry King Live Premieres on CNN

    On this day June 3, 1985, Larry King Live premiered on CNN, launching what would become one of the most iconic and enduring talk shows in television history. Known for his suspenders, direct questions, and laid back interview style, Larry King brought a unique presence to cable news and talk...
  4. On This Day: June 3, 1982 - Israeli Ambassador Shlomo Argov Shot in London

    On This Day: June 3, 1982 - Israeli Ambassador Shlomo Argov Shot in London

    On this day June 3, 1982, Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Shlomo Argov, was shot in the head outside a hotel in London. The attack left him critically wounded and permanently paralyzed. He survived the initial assault but remained in a coma for months and spent the rest of his life...
  5. On This Day: June 2, 1983 - Air Canada Flight 797 Tragedy Claims 23 Lives

    On This Day: June 2, 1983 - Air Canada Flight 797 Tragedy Claims 23 Lives

    On this day June 2, 1983, a tragic in-flight fire aboard Air Canada Flight 797 led to the deaths of 23 passengers. The flight, en route from Dallas to Toronto with a stop in Montreal, experienced an electrical fire in the rear lavatory while flying over Kentucky. The crew managed to make an...
  6. On This Day: June 1, 1980 - CNN Launches as the First 24-Hour News Network

    On This Day: June 1, 1980 - CNN Launches as the First 24-Hour News Network

    On this day June 1, 1980, Cable News Network (CNN) made its official debut, becoming the first television channel in history to offer 24-hour news coverage. Founded by media mogul Ted Turner, CNN revolutionized the way news was delivered and consumed, providing real-time reporting around the...
  7. On This Day: May 31, 1985 - Tornado Outbreak Strikes the United States and Canada

    On This Day: May 31, 1985 - Tornado Outbreak Strikes the United States and Canada

    On this day May 31, 1985, one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in North American history struck parts of the United States and Canada. A series of powerful tornadoes tore through Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, leaving widespread devastation and claiming the lives of 76 people. More than...
  8. On This Day: May 30, 1989 - The Goddess of Democracy Statue Unveiled in Tiananmen Square

    On This Day: May 30, 1989 - The Goddess of Democracy Statue Unveiled in Tiananmen Square

    On this day May 30, 1989, student demonstrators in Beijing unveiled the Goddess of Democracy statue in Tiananmen Square during the height of the pro democracy protests. The statue stood 33 feet tall and was constructed from foam and papier mâché over a metal frame by students from the Central...
  9. On This Day: May 30, 1982 - Spain Officially Joins NATO

    On This Day: May 30, 1982 - Spain Officially Joins NATO

    On this day May 30, 1982, Spain officially became a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The decision to join NATO marked a significant shift in Spain’s post-Franco foreign policy, aligning the country more closely with Western Europe and the United States during the height of the...
  10. On This Day: May 30, 1988 - Peter Mansbridge Becomes Anchor of The National

    On This Day: May 30, 1988 - Peter Mansbridge Becomes Anchor of The National

    On this day May 30, 1988, Canadian journalist Peter Mansbridge officially replaced Knowlton Nash as the anchor of CBC Television’s The National. The transition marked a significant moment in Canadian broadcasting as Nash stepped away from the anchor desk to allow a new generation of journalism...
  11. On This Day: May 30, 1986 - Fashion Designer Perry Ellis Passes Away at 46

    On This Day: May 30, 1986 - Fashion Designer Perry Ellis Passes Away at 46

    On this day May 30, 1986, acclaimed American fashion designer Perry Ellis passed away at the age of 46 due to AIDS related cancer. Known for redefining American sportswear in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Ellis brought a fresh, modern, and relaxed look to high fashion that influenced the...
  12. On This Day: May 29, 1985 - The Heysel Stadium Disaster Claims 39 Lives

    On This Day: May 29, 1985 - The Heysel Stadium Disaster Claims 39 Lives

    On this day May 29, 1985, tragedy struck at Heysel Stadium in Brussels, Belgium during the European Cup Final between Liverpool F.C. and Juventus. Moments before kickoff, a large group of fans were pressed against a collapsing wall following a rush of supporters in a crumbling section of the...
  13. On This Day: May 28, 1981 - A Gunman Took Hostages at CBS Studios in Phoenix

    On This Day: May 28, 1981 - A Gunman Took Hostages at CBS Studios in Phoenix

    On this day May 28, 1981, a shocking incident occurred at the CBS affiliate studios in Phoenix, Arizona, when Joseph Billie Gwin forced his way into the building armed with a rifle. Fearing the threat of World War III, Gwin took four people hostage and demanded national broadcast time to deliver...
  14. On This Day: May 24, 1988 - Section 28 Was Enacted in the United Kingdom

    On This Day: May 24, 1988 - Section 28 Was Enacted in the United Kingdom

    On this day May 24, 1988, Section 28 of the Local Government Act was enacted in the United Kingdom, introducing a controversial amendment that prohibited local authorities from intentionally promoting homosexuality or teaching the acceptability of homosexuality as a pretended family...
  15. On This Day: May 22, 1987 - The Hashimpura Massacre Took Place in Meerut, India

    On This Day: May 22, 1987 - The Hashimpura Massacre Took Place in Meerut, India

    On this day May 22 1987 one of the darkest chapters in modern Indian history unfolded. During a time of severe communal unrest in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, members of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) rounded up a group of Muslim men from the Hashimpura neighborhood. Instead of taking them...
  16. On This Day: May 21, 1981 - MGM Purchased United Artists From Transamerica for $380 Million

    On This Day: May 21, 1981 - MGM Purchased United Artists From Transamerica for $380 Million

    On this day May 21, 1981, Transamerica Corporation agreed to sell United Artists to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for $380 million. The move came after United Artists suffered a devastating financial loss due to the critical and commercial failure of the 1980 film Heaven's Gate, which went drastically...
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  17. On This Day: May 20, 1989 - China Declared Martial Law Ahead of Tiananmen Square Massacre

    On This Day: May 20, 1989 - China Declared Martial Law Ahead of Tiananmen Square Massacre

    On this day May 20, 1989, the Chinese government declared martial law in Beijing in response to the growing student-led pro-democracy demonstrations in Tiananmen Square. This marked a critical turning point in what had begun as peaceful protests, as the announcement paved the way for the violent...
  18. On This Day: May 19, 1986 - President Ronald Reagan Signed the Firearm Owners Protection Act

    On This Day: May 19, 1986 - President Ronald Reagan Signed the Firearm Owners Protection Act

    On this day May 19, 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed the Firearm Owners Protection Act into law. The legislation was designed to clarify and revise key parts of the Gun Control Act of 1968. Its goal was to safeguard the rights of lawful gun owners while enhancing regulations that targeted...
  19. On This Day: May 20, 1983 - The First AIDS Publication Appeared in the Journal Science

    On This Day: May 20, 1983 - The First AIDS Publication Appeared in the Journal Science

    On this day May 20, 1983, the first scientific paper identifying the virus linked to AIDS was published in the journal Science. This groundbreaking report, led by French researcher Luc Montagnier and his team at the Pasteur Institute, marked a major step in understanding the virus that would...
  20. On This Day: May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens Erupted in Washington State

    On This Day: May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens Erupted in Washington State

    On this day May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in the state of Washington in one of the most catastrophic volcanic events in United States history. The eruption occurred at 8:32 a.m. local time and resulted in the deaths of 53 people, with hundreds more injured and billions of dollars in...
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