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  40 Years of European Parliamentary Elections (June 7-10, 1979)

  In June of 1979 the citizens the European Union—consisting of nine member states at the time—had the chance to directly elect their representatives… More…

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  Mikhail Gorbachev’s Official State Visit to the Federal Republic of Germany (June 12-15, 1989)

  On June 12, 1988 the Soviet state and party leader Mikhail Gorbachev and his wife Raissa arrive in the Federal Republic of Germany for a memorable… More…

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  Steffi Graf Turns 50 (*June 14, 1969)

  Steffi Graf is one of the most successful female players in the history of tennis. Having won 107 singes titles she ranks third on the WTA’s all time… More…