June 06
Sunday 06, 1982:
1982 Lebanon War begins: Forces under Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon invade southern Lebanon in their "Operation Peace for the Galilee," eventually reaching as far north as the capital Beirut.
Saturday 06, 1981:
A passenger train travelling between Mansi and Saharsa, India, jumps the tracks at a bridge crossing the Bagmati river. The government places the official death toll at 268 plus another 300 missing; however, it is generally believed that the actual figure is closer to 1,000 killed.
Monday 06, 1966:
James Meredith, civil rights activist, is shot while trying to march across Mississippi.
Thursday 06, 1946:
The Basketball Association of America is formed in New York City.
Monday 06, 1859:
Queen Victoria signs Letters Patent making Queensland into a separate colony.
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