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Battle of Zacatecas - June 23, 1914 Jun 23, 2019

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The bloodiest battle in the revolution to overthrow Victoriano Huerta -- the Battle of Zacatecas, or La Toma de Zacatecas -- took place on this day in 1914.

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Galileo sentenced by Inquisition - June 22, 1633 Jun 22, 2019

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On this day in history, the Roman Inquisition sentenced Galileo Galilei for being "vehemently suspect of heresy."

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Ferris wheel debuted - June 21, 1893 Jun 21, 2019

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On this day in 1893, the Ferris Wheel debuted at the World's Fair in Chicago.

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Siege of the Legation Quarter began - June 20, 1900 Jun 20, 2019

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On this day in 1900, the seige of the Legation Quarter in Beijing, China, during the Boxer Rebellion began. https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/boxer-rebellion.htm

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Abolition of slavery announced in Texas (Juneteenth) - June 19, 1865 Jun 19, 2019

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On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger announced the abolition of slavery in Galveston, Texas. The day is now commemorated as Juneteenth.

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Kasato Maru arrived at Santos - June 18, 1908 Jun 18, 2019

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This day in 1908 marked the beginning of Japanese mass immigration to Brazil when the ship Kasato Maru arrived at the port of Santos in Brazil.

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Mumtaz Mahal died - June 17, 1631 Jun 17, 2019

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On this day in 1631, Mumtaz Mahal died from complications of childbirth.

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Valentina Tereshkova became first woman in space - June 16, 1963 Jun 16, 2019

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On this day in 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to fly into space.

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General Slocum disaster - June 15, 1904 Jun 15, 2019

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On this day in 1904, a fire on the paddle steamer General Slocum caused more than a thousand deaths.

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Bear Flag Revolt began - June 14, 1846 Jun 14, 2019

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On this day in 1846, the Bear Flag Revolt began when a group of Americans invaded Sonoma.

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