President Truman Orders U.S. Forces to Korea
On June 27, 1950, in response to the North Korean invasion of South Korea, President Harry S. Truman ordered U.S. forces to assist South Korea, marking America’s official entry into the Korean War. This decision was pivotal in escalating the conflict into a broader international crisis involving the United Nations. The move was based on […]
Same-sex Marriage Legalized Nationwide in the U.S.
On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right under the 14th Amendment. This landmark decision required all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all American territories to perform and recognize the marriages of same-sex couples on the same terms […]
First Item Scanned with a UPC Barcode
The first commercial scanning of an item with a Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode occurred on June 26, 1974, at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio. The item, a pack of Wrigley’s chewing gum, marked the beginning of an era that would revolutionize the retail industry and consumer behavior. Barcodes dramatically improved the efficiency of checkout […]
U.S. Begins Berlin Airlift
On June 26, 1948, in response to the Soviet blockade of land routes into West Berlin, the United States and its allies began a massive airlift of food, water, and medicine to the citizens of the besieged city. Known as the Berlin Airlift, this operation lasted for more than a year and involved over 200,000 […]
First Rainbow Pride Flag Premieres
The first rainbow Pride flag was premiered at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade on June 25, 1978. Designed by artist and activist Gilbert Baker, the flag featured eight colors, each with a distinct meaning, symbolizing diversity and acceptance. Although the original flag’s design was later simplified, it has become an internationally recognized emblem […]
Korean War Begins
On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea, initiating the Korean War. This conflict drew in not only the Korean nations but also military forces from the United Nations, predominantly the United States, and later, Chinese troops supporting North Korea. The war, which lasted until 1953, ended in an […]
Battle of the Little Bighorn
The Battle of the Little Bighorn occurred on June 25, 1876, near the Little Bighorn River in Montana Territory. This engagement, famously known as Custer’s Last Stand, was part of the Great Sioux War of 1876. Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer’s 7th Cavalry was overwhelmingly defeated by combined forces of Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho […]
Surfside Condo Collapse
A tragic event occurred on June 24, 2021, when Champlain Towers South, a condominium in Surfside, Florida, suddenly collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 98 people. This disaster is one of the deadliest building collapses in U.S. history, not caused by a deliberate act or natural disaster. The collapse highlighted serious concerns about building safety, […]
U.S. Air Force Reports on Roswell
On June 24, 1997, the U.S. Air Force released a report titled “Case Closed: Final Report on the Roswell Incident,” aimed at dispelling rumors about the alleged UFO crash near Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947. This report concluded that the debris found was likely from a secret government project called Project Mogul, which involved high-altitude […]
King Philip’s War Begins
On June 24, 1675, King Philip’s War, one of the earliest and most devastating conflicts between Native American inhabitants and European settlers, began. This war was led by Metacomet, known as King Philip, the chief of the Wampanoag people. The conflict erupted over tensions caused by the colonists’ expansive and often oppressive demands for land […]