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Okay, so I'm trying this again.  I found another source which is way more in depth than the other.  Let me know what you think.

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On June 4 in ...1805 - Tripoli forced to conclude peace with US after war over tribute.1812 - Louisiana Territory officially renamed "Missouri Territory".1862 - Confederates evacuate Fort Pillow,...

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On June 5 in ...1794 - US Congress prohibits citizens from serving in foreign armed forces.1805 - First recorded tornado in "Tornado Alley" (Southern Illinois).1851 - Harriet Beecher Stowe's...

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On June 6 in ...1813 - US invasion of Canada halted at Stoney Creek (Ontario).1816 - 10 inches of snowfall in New England, USA; the "year without a summer" (due to volcano Krakatoa).1862 - CSA General...

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On June 7 in ...1775 - United Colonies change name to United States.1776 - Richard Lee of Virginia moves for a Declaration of Independence in the Continental Congress.1862 - William Mumford is first...

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What happened in history on this day: June 8?On June 8 in ...1786 - First commercially-made ice cream sold (New York).1861 - People of Tennessee vote to succeed from USA.1862 - Valley Campaign -...

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What happened in history on this day: June 9?On June 9 in ...1784 - John Carroll is appointed supervisor of US Catholic Missions.1790 - First book copyrighted under the constitution, Philadelphia...

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On June 10 in ...1776 - Continental Congress appoints a committee to write a Declaration of Independence.1801 - Tripoli declares war on US for refusing tribute.1809 - First US steamboat to a make an...

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On June 11 in ...1862 - The second Legal Tender Act authorizes an additional $150 million in legal tender notes.1866 - The US Mint releases the 1866 Shield 5-cent coin to circulation.1896 - US Assay...

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