On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln addressed the Republican State Convention hours after his nomination as their candidate for the…
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Timeline Worksheet: June 15, 1752, Benjamin Franklin’s Kite Experiment
On June 15, 1752, Benjamin Franklin conducted what will forever be remembered as the “kite experiment.” This memorable moment is…
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Timeline Worksheet: June 11, 1901, Cook Islands
On June 11, 1901, New Zealand annexed the Cook Islands. Can you name all fifteen of the Cook Islands? Can…
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Timeline Worksheet: Queen’s Birthday (Australia)
Australia is celebrating the Queen’s birthday today. It’s not really Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday (that was April 21), but this…
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Timeline Worksheet: June 9, 1534, Jacques Cartier and the St. Lawrence
On June 9, 1534, Jacques Cartier sailed into a river he named the St. Lawrence. Try this Cartier crossword puzzle for fun…
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Timeline Worksheet: June 7, 1913, Mt. McKinley
On June 7, 1913, the first successful ascent of Mt. McKinley was made. See if you can find the mountain…
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