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Luis W. Alvarez born - June 13, 1911 Jun 13, 2019

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On this day in 1911, physicist and Nobel Prize winner Luis W. Alavarez was born. Learn more about Alvarez in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/tags/luis-w-alvarez.htm

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Anne Frank born - Jun 12, 1929 Jun 12, 2019

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On this day in 1929, Anne Frank was born in Germany.

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Occupation of Alcatraz ended - June 11, 1971 Jun 11, 2019

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On this day in 1971, the occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes ended when federal marshals removed the Native Americans who remained on the island.

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Myall Creek massacre - June 10, 1838 Jun 10, 2019

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On this day in 1838, the Myall Creek Massacre occurred in New South Wales.

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Bertha von Suttner born - June 9, 1843 Jun 09, 2019

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On this day, writer, pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Bertha von Suttner was born.

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Nick Út took “napalm girl” photo - June 8, 1972 Jun 08, 2019

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On this day in 1972, photographer Nick Út took the Pulitzer Prize-winning image that became known as the "napalm girl" photo.

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Paul Blobel (of Aktion 1005) executed - June 7, 1951 Jun 07, 2019

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On this day, Paul Blobel -- leader of the Aktion 1005 operation to get rid of evidence of Nazi mass murders -- was executed.

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"Tetris" released - June 6, 1984 Jun 06, 2019

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On this day in 1984, the video game "Tetris" was released.

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First AIDS report - June 5, 1981 Jun 05, 2019

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On this day in 1981, the first report on AIDS was published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, before AIDS was identified as a syndrome.

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Government junta of Chile began - June 4, 1932 Jun 04, 2019

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On this day in 1932, the goverment junta of Chile began.

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