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Famous Quote Said On June 1
I still believe in a place called Hope, a place called America.
Bill Clinton, 2005
June 1 In History

1990 - Treaty to end chemical weapon production signed by George H. W. Bush & Mikhail Gorbachev.

1934 - Nissan Motor Company founded

1861 - US & Confederacy simultaneously stop mail interchange

1831 - North Magnetic Pole discovered by James Clark Ross

1638 - The first recorded earthquake in the United States happened at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
This Day in Business
1980 - The Cable News Network, launched by Ted Turner - airs for the first time changing the world of news reporting forever.
This Day in Entertainment
1991 - CTV: The Comedy Network, changes its name to Comedy Central to avoid conflict w/ Canada
This Day in Geography
1792 - Bluegrass state Kentucky is admitted to the U.S. becoming the 15th state.
This Day in Sports
1917 - Hank Gowdy becomes the first major league player to enlist during World War I
June 1st Holiday
National Day Against Homophobia (Canada) - Promotes acceptance of different sexualities and commemorates the removal of anti-gay clauses from the Criminal Code of Canada.

Today's Famous Birthdays Battle
Craig Ferguson vs Dennis Hopper - Who do you like more?

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