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Today in History: 1971, first Pentagon Papers excerpts published

Today is Saturday, June 13, the 164th day of 2026. There are 201 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 13, 1971, The New York Times began publishing excerpts of the Pentagon Papers, a top secret study of America's involvement in Vietnam since 1945 that had been leaked to the ...

Today in History: June 12, 49 people killed in Pulse nightclub shooting

Today in History: June 12, 49 people killed in Pulse nightclub shooting By The Associated Press Today is Friday, June 12, the 163rd day of 2026. There are 202 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 12, 2016, a gunman opened fire at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, ...

Today in History: June 11, University of Alabama desegregated

Today in History: June 11, University of Alabama desegregated By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2026. There are 203 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 11, 1963, the University of Alabama was desegregated as Vivian Malone and James Hood became ...

Today in History: June 10, Opportunity rover sends last message from Mars

Today in History: June 10, Opportunity rover sends last message from Mars By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, June 10, the 161st day of 2026. There are 204 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 10, 2018, NASA's rover Opportunity sent its last message from the surface of ...

Today in History: June 9, Secretariat wins Triple Crown in record time

Today in History: June 9, Secretariat wins Triple Crown in record time By The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, June 9, the 160th day of 2026. There are 205 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 9, 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, winning horse racing’s ...

Today in History: June 8, Trump indicted on classified document charges

Today in History: June 8, Trump indicted on classified document charges By The Associated Press Today is Monday, June 8, the 159th day of 2026. There are 206 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 8, 2023, Donald Trump was indicted by a grand jury in Miami on 37 felony counts ...