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June 30, 2007: The Glasgow Airport Bombing Jun 30, 2020

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On this day in 2007, Kafeel Ahmed and Bilal Abdulla drove a Jeep Cherokee filled with propane canisters and barrels of gasoline into the entrance of Glasgow Airport in a failed terrorist attack.

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June 29, 1804: Lewis and Clark Expedition Flogging Jun 29, 2020

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On this day in 1804, two members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition were court-martialed for breaking into the party’s stores and drinking while on duty.

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June 28, 1960: Castro Seizes Oil Refineries Jun 28, 2020

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On this day in 1960, dictator Fidel Castro began seizing control of American oil refineries in Cuba. The incident caused the relationship between the United States and Cuba to deteriorate beyond repair for decades.

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June 27, 1942: Nazi Saboteurs Captured Jun 27, 2020

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On this day in 1942, the FBI captured the last of eight Nazi saboteurs planning to decimate the American war machine.

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June 26, 1977: Yorkshire Ripper Kills Shop Assistant Jun 26, 2020

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On this day in 1977, 16-year-old Jayne MacDonald was murdered on her way home from a night out with friends. It was the fifth in a string of murders by the mysterious killer known as the Yorkshire Ripper.

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June 25, 1983: Nyleen Kay Marshall Disappears Jun 25, 2020

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On this day in 1983, four-year-old Nyleen Kay Marshall vanished in the Helena National Forest.

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June 24, 1973: UpStairs Fire Jun 24, 2020

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On this day in 1973, 32 members of the Metropolitan Community Church were killed in an arson attack at the UpStairs Lounge in New Orleans, Louisiana. Guest hosted by Kate Leonard from the Parcast series, Daily Quote.

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June 23, 1848: June Days Uprising Begins Jun 23, 2020

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On this day in 1848, workers in Paris revolted against France’s newly installed conservative government. It marked the beginning of a historic 4-day uprising known as June Days.

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June 22, 1964: Mississippi Burning Jun 22, 2020

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On this day in 1964, FBI officers were called to Mississippi to investigate the disappearance of three civil rights workers. What they uncovered would shock the nation.

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June 21, 1989: Flag Burning Protected Jun 21, 2020

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On this day in 1989, the United States Supreme Court ruled that flag burning is protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution.

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