1983 - Sally Ride: first U.S. woman in space
1973 - NCAA makes urine testing mandatory.
1948 - Columbia announces first long-playing phonograph record, the 33 1/3
1940 - Winston Churchill's "Finest Hour" speech
1928 - Aviator Amelia Earhart: first woman to fly in an aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean.
This Day In Business
1971 - Southwest airlines launches in Texas, creating a new breed of airlines called low-fare carriers.
1977 - Fleetwood Mac's single "Dreams" hits number one on the pop music charts.
1778 - General Neguib becomes president of Egypt republic when monarchy abolished
2005 - Derek Jeter Hits The First And Only Grand Slam of His Career
June 18th Holiday
Autistic Pride Day - Celebrates the neurodiversity of those with autism and promotes autism being seen as a difference and not a disease.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She made her acting debut in the feature film The Heartbreak Kid, starring Ben Stiller and Malin Akerman. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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