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On this day: The Battle of Berne
On June 27, 1954, a World Cup Quarter Final game between Hungary and Brazil turned ugly with increasingly aggressive play leading to several fights during the game. The last minutes are described as a "running battle" and violence involving players,…
On this day: The Coney Island Cyclone Opened
Remain seated and keep your hands inside at all times … On June 26, 1927, the Coney Island Cyclone wooden roller coaster opened to a public that had recently developed a passion for thrill rides. Fully restored in the 1970s,…
On this day: Antoni Gaudí was Born
On June 25, 1852, Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí was born. Renowned for his elaborate building forms, often inspired by nature, Gaudí left an indelible mark on his adopted city of Barcelona, with his body of work being recognised as a…
On this day: Roy O. Disney was Born
On June 24, 1893, Roy O. Disney was born. While Walt Disney was the creative partner, Roy looked after the business side of things, helping grow the company into the giant entertainment industry that it is today. After Walt's death…
On this day: Canada’s First National Park
On June 23, 1887, Canada created it's first national park in Banff, Alberta. While a small reserve had been created a couple of years earlier, a new act of Parliament established what was then called the Rocky Mountains Park, intended…
On this day: Victoria Terminus Opened
On June 20, 1887, Victoria Terminus opened in Mumbai. Now known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, it is the busiest train station in India, with more than 3 million people a day passing through it. Jai Ho, the rousing closing song…
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