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June in History
There are 30 days in the month of June. The name comes from the Latin word 'Junius'.
To see which famous people were born or died and which important events happened on a particular day in June, select it from the calendar shown below. You will then be taken to the page for that day.
June
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June in history at random
Here is a randomly selected sample of births of famous people, deaths of famous people and important events and happenings that took place during June in years gone by.
Some of the famous people born in the month of June
On 11th June 1935
The American actor Gene Wilder (real name Jerome Silbermann) was born.
On 16th June 1955
The American actress Laurie Metcalf was born.
On 25th June 1925
The American actress June Lockhart was born.
Some of the major events and happenings in the month of June
On 11th June 1937
The Marx Brothers' movie ''A Day At The Races'' is released.
On 18th June 1812
The USA declared war on Britain.
On 24th June 1509
Henry VIII was crowned King of England.
Some of the famous people who died in the month of June
On 28th June 1980
The comedian Herbie Faye died age 81.
On 7th June 1994
The British television writer Dennis Potter died age 59.
On 10th June 1934
The English composer Frederick Delius died age 72.
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