What Happened On This Day ? June 10
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1999
The Kosovo War ends
Slobodan Milo?evi?, then President of Serbia, agreed to withdraw his troops from the disputed territory following a massive NATO bombing campaign. NATO's involvement has been criticized for its lack of a U.N. mandate.
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1967
The Six-Day War ends
Israel and Syria agreed to observe a ceasefire mediated by the United Nations, ending six days of armed conflict. On the previous day, Israel had occupied the Golan Heights.
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1936
The Russian animation studio Soyuzmultfilm is established
The film studio produced a total of 1530 movies, among them some of the best-known films of the Soviet era, such as Hedgehog in the Fog and The Bremen Town Musicians.
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1935
Alcoholics Anonymous is founded
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith established the mutual aid fellowship to battle alcoholism. Today, the organization is active in many countries around the world.
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1907
Autochrome Lumiere color photography is introduced
The process was invented by the legendary Lumiere brothers in 1903. It was the first practical and commercially successful technology for the production of color photos.
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1953
John Edwards
American politician, lawyer
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1922
Judy Garland
American actress, singer
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1921
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Greek/English husband of Elizabeth II
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1910
Howlin' Wolf
American singer-songwriter, musician
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1895
Hattie McDaniel
American actress
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2004
Ray Charles
American singer-songwriter, pianist, actor
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1982
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
German actor, director, screenwriter
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1967
Spencer Tracy
American actor
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1934
Frederick Delius
English composer
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1926
Antoni Gaudi
Spanish architect, designed the Park Guell