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First full genetic study of cats published in “Nature Ecology and Evolution”, reveals domesticated 9,000 years ago, descended from one species (African wildcat).

Felipe VI ascends to the Spanish throne after the abdication of his father King Juan Carlos I.

Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar surrenders to police.

Garfield was in newspapers around the U.S. for the first time.

The stage production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” opened in London.

Gordie Howe left the NHL to join his sons Mark and Marty in the WHA (World Hockey League).

Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin end partnership after 10 years, and 16 films.

Norma Jeane Mortenson (Marilyn Monroe) and her 21-year-old neighbor Jimmy Dougherty were married. They were divorced in June of 1946.

The first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington.

First full genetic study of cats published in “Nature Ecology and Evolution”, reveals domesticated 9,000 years ago, descended from one species (African wildcat).

Felipe VI ascends to the Spanish throne after the abdication of his father King Juan Carlos I.

Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar surrenders to police.

Garfield was in newspapers around the U.S. for the first time.

Gordie Howe left the NHL to join his sons Mark and Marty in the WHA (World Hockey League).

The stage production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” opened in London.

Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin end partnership after 10 years, and 16 films.

Norma Jeane Mortenson (Marilyn Monroe) and her 21-year-old neighbor Jimmy Dougherty were married. They were divorced in June of 1946.

The first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington.

Jean de Brébeuf arrives in New France; build habitation on the St. Charles River; first Jesuit missionaries in Canada.

Canadian coronavirus COVID-19 known cases pass 100,000 with 8,361 deaths.

King Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicates the Spanish throne to make way for his son Felipe VI.

“The Fast and the Furious” film directed by Rob Cohen starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez premieres.

100th US Open Men’s Golf, Pebble Beach GL: Tiger Woods wins his first US Open by a major championship record-setting 15 strokes over Ernie Els and Miguel Ángel Jiménez.

Walt Disney’s “Tarzan” opened.

“(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” single released by Bryan Adams (Billboard Song of the Year 1991).

7th Shuttle Mission-Challenger 2 launches Sally Ride as 1st US woman in space

National Gallery opens exhibition of 203 Group of Seven paintings; to commemorate 50th anniversary of Group’s founding.

At the Battle of Waterloo Napoleon was defeated by an international army under the Duke of Wellington. Napoleon abdicated on June 22.

Canadian coronavirus COVID-19 known cases pass 100,000 with 8,361 deaths.

King Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicates the Spanish throne to make way for his son Felipe VI.

“The Fast and the Furious” film directed by Rob Cohen starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez premieres.

100th US Open Men’s Golf, Pebble Beach GL: Tiger Woods wins his first US Open by a major championship record-setting 15 strokes over Ernie Els and Miguel Ángel Jiménez.

Walt Disney’s “Tarzan” opened.

Expo’s Dennis Martinez wins his 200th game; 92nd major league pitcher to reach that mark.

“(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” single released by Bryan Adams (Billboard Song of the Year 1991).

7th Shuttle Mission-Challenger 2 launches Sally Ride as 1st US woman in space

National Gallery opens exhibition of 203 Group of Seven paintings; to commemorate 50th anniversary of Group’s founding.

French invasion of Algeria.

At the Battle of Waterloo Napoleon was defeated by an international army under the Duke of Wellington. Napoleon abdicated on June 22.

Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi dies after collapsing during a court appearance in Cairo.

“The Incredibles 2” sets a box office record for an animated release, earning $180 million its opening weekend.

NHL announces it will add Nashville in 1998, Atlanta in 1999 & Minneapolis-St Paul & Columbus, Ohio in 2000.

Following a televised low-speed highway chase, O.J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.

John Turner succeeds Pierre Trudeau as Prime Minister of Canada.

Yank, a weekly magazine for the U.S. armed services, began publication. The term “G.I. Joe” was first used in a comic strip by Dave Breger.

Last public guillotining in France: Eugen Weidmann, a convicted murderer, is guillotined in Versailles outside the Saint-Pierre prison

The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City aboard the French ship Isere.

Mumtaz Mahal dies during childbirth. Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, then spends more than 20 years building her tomb, the Taj Mahal.

Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi dies after collapsing during a court appearance in Cairo.

“The Incredibles 2” sets a box office record for an animated release, earning $180 million its opening weekend.

NHL announces it will add Nashville in 1998, Atlanta in 1999 & Minneapolis-St Paul & Columbus, Ohio in 2000.

Following a televised low-speed highway chase, O.J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.

John Turner succeeds Pierre Trudeau as Prime Minister of Canada.

Yank, a weekly magazine for the U.S. armed services, began publication. The term “G.I. Joe” was first used in a comic strip by Dave Breger.

Last public guillotining in France: Eugen Weidmann, a convicted murderer, is guillotined in Versailles outside the Saint-Pierre prison

The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City aboard the French ship Isere.

End of the American invasion of Quebec as the last troops of the Army of the Continental Congress start leaving the province.

Mumtaz Mahal dies during childbirth. Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, then spends more than 20 years building her tomb, the Taj Mahal.