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What U.S. holiday is celebrated on June 14th?

Flag Day. This special day is to commemorate the resolution passed on June 14, 1777 by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, creating the first official flag of the new nation.

The Battle of Little Big Horn took place on June 25, 1876. What is it commonly known as?

Custer's Last Stand. Gold discovered in nearby hills caused an influx of white prospectors into Native American territory, causing the tensions that led to the battle.

This comedic actor was born on June 16, 1890. Who was he?

Stan Laurel. Born Arthur Stanley Jefferson in Ulverston, Lancashire, England. Laurel became the skinny half of the first great motion picture comedy team.

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, on June 28, 1914, led to the outbreak of World War I. Where did this event take place?

Sarajevo. Franz Ferdinand was the son of Archduke Charles Louis and nephew of Emperor Francis Joseph.

Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926. What was her birth name?

Norma Jean Mortenson. Norma Jean Mortenson later took her mother's name, Baker.

D-Day, June 6 1944, was the day in which the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy. What was the name given to the entire cross channel attack operation?

Operation Overlord. Under the supreme command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Operation Overlord heralded the liberation of France and subsequently the end of the war in Europe.

This prominent political figure was shot on June 5, 1968, and died the following day, June 6th. Who was it?

Robert F. Kennedy. Former U.S. Attorney General, Robert Kennedy was campaigning for the presidential nomination, when he was murdered in Los Angeles.

Which controversial figure died on June 4, 1989?

Ayatollah Khomeini. Khomeini returned to Iran, from exile in Paris, to spearhead the Islamic Revolution.

Another event made news headlines across the world on June 4, 1989. What was it?

2000 troops began the Tianemen Square crackdown. Troops crushed what was known as the Tianemen Square democracy movement. Casualty figures were not released by the authorities.

On June 15, 1991, a volcanic eruption on the Philippine island of Luzon caused widespread damage and loss of life. What is the volcano called?

Mount Pinatubo. Mount Pinatubo erupted after over 400 years of inactivity.