1812
Napoleon's Grande Armée crosses the Neman River beginning the invasion of Russia.
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On June 24, 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte's Grande Armée crossed the Neman River, marking the start of the French invasion of Russia. This military campaign was one of the most disastrous in history, resulting in heavy casualties and a significant blow to Napoleon's power. --AI analysis
1901
First exhibition of Pablo Picasso opens in Paris.
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On June 24, 1901, the first exhibition of Pablo Picasso's artwork opened in Paris. Picasso, a Spanish painter and sculptor, is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for pioneering Cubism. --AI analysis
1940
France surrenders to Nazi Germany.
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On June 24, 1940, France surrendered to Nazi Germany, marking a significant turning point in World War II. The surrender led to the division of France into two zones: one under German military occupation and the other under the control of the French collaborationist authorities. --AI analysis
1947
Kenneth Arnold reports his UFO sighting.
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On June 24, 1947, American businessman Kenneth Arnold reported seeing nine disk-shaped objects flying in formation over Mount Rainier, Washington. This incident is often credited with popularizing the term "flying saucer" and sparking widespread interest in UFOs. --AI analysis
1957
The United States Supreme Court rules 6-3 in Roth v. United States that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment and can be censored.
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On June 24, 1957, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Roth v. United States that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment and can be censored. This landmark case established the legal framework for obscenity laws in the United States. --AI analysis
1963
Zanzibar is granted independence by the United Kingdom.
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On June 24, 1963, Zanzibar, an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean, was granted independence by the United Kingdom. Shortly after gaining independence, Zanzibar merged with Tanganyika to form the United Republic of Tanzania. --AI analysis
1975
Eastern Air Lines Flight 66 crashes at John F. Kennedy International Airport, killing 113 of the 124 on board.
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On June 24, 1975, Eastern Air Lines Flight 66 crashed at John F. Kennedy International Airport, resulting in the deaths of 113 out of the 124 people on board. The accident was attributed to wind shear caused by a thunderstorm. --AI analysis
1981
The Humber Bridge is opened to traffic in England.
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On June 24, 1981, the Humber Bridge, a suspension bridge connecting the East Riding of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire in England, was opened to traffic. At the time of its opening, it was the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world. --AI analysis
1990
The Congress of People's Deputies adopts the Declaration of State Sovereignty.
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On June 24, 1990, the Congress of People's Deputies adopted the Declaration of State Sovereignty, marking a significant step towards the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The declaration asserted Russia's sovereignty and led to the eventual formation of the Russian Federation. --AI analysis
2010
Julia Gillard becomes the first female Prime Minister of Australia.
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On June 24, 2010, Julia Gillard became the first female Prime Minister of Australia, succeeding Kevin Rudd as the leader of the Australian Labor Party. Her tenure as Prime Minister lasted until 2013. --AI analysis
