June 25, 1876 – The Battle of Little Bighorn

June 25, 1876 – The Battle of Little Bighorn

The Battle of Little Bighorn, commonly known as Custer’s Last Stand, began on June 25, 1876. General Custer, leading the U.S. 7th Cavalry, faced off against the Lakota and Cheyenne Native American tribes in a brutal conflict over land control and escalating...
June 24, 1948 – The Berlin Blockade Began

June 24, 1948 – The Berlin Blockade Began

After World War II, Germany was divided into four zones of occupation, each controlled by one of the Allied Powers: the United States, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union. The western part of Germany was governed by the Western Allies—France, Great Britain,...