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It happened on a… June 10
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2007

“The Sopranos” series finale on HBO (infamous “cut to black” ending).

2003

The Spirit Rover is launched, beginning NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover mission.

1982

CFL Montreal Concordes lose to Toronto in their first game; football team will later revert to former name, the Alouettes, but eventually fold.

1967

The Six-Day War ends: Israel and Syria agree to a cease-fire.

1957

John Diefenbaker (C) elected Prime Minister of Canada.

1940

Italy declared war on France and Britain. In addition, Canada declared war on Italy.

1935

Alcoholic Anonymous was founded by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith.

1793

The Jardin des Plantes zoo opened in Paris. It was the first public zoo.

1752

Benjamin Franklin tests the lightning conductor with his kite-flying experiment.

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