June 01

Sunday 01, 2003:

The People's Republic of China begins filling the reservoir behind the massive Three Gorges Dam, raising the water level near the dam over 100 metres.

Friday 01, 1979:

The first black-led government of Rhodesia in 90 years takes power, ousting Ian Smith and changing the country's name to Zimbabwe.

Thursday 01, 1967:

The Beatles album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is released; Don Dunstan becomes Premier of South Australia

Sunday 01, 1890:

The United States Census Bureau begins using Herman Hollerith's tabulating machine to count census returns.

Friday 01, 1792:

Kentucky becomes the 15th state of the United States.