Thursday, June 7, 2012

June 7th in History


1494 - Spain and Portugal divided the new lands they had discovered between themselves. 

1498 - Christopher Columbus left on his third voyage of exploration. 

1546 - Peace of Ardes ended the war between France and England. 

1654 - Louis XIV was crowned King of France. 

1712 - The Pennsylvania Assembly banned the importation of slaves. 

1775 - The United Colonies changed their name to the United States. 

1863 - Mexico City was captured by French troops.

1903 - Professor Pierre Curie revealed the discovery of Polonium. 

1929 - The sovereign state of Vatican City came into existence as copies of the Lateran Treaty were exchanged in Rome.

1939 - King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, arrived in the U.S. It was the first visit to the U.S. by a reigning British monarch. 

1942 - The Battle of Midway ended. The sea and air battle lasted 4 days.

1948 - The Communists completed their takeover of Czechoslovakia. 

Famous Birthdays:

1848 - Paul Gauguin, Post-Impressionist artist

1909 - Jessica Tandy, Actress

1909 - Virginia Apgar, Physician that specialized in anesthesia

1928 - Charles Strouse, Composer

1930 - Dolores Gray, Actress

1940 - Tom Jones, Singer

1952 - Liam Neeson, Actor

1956 - L.A Reid, Record producer






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