June 1898

Wednesday 01:

The Trans-Mississippi Exposition world's fair opens in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.

US Marines land on the island of Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

Spanish-American War: U.S. war ships start to sail for Cuba.

Philippine Declaration of Independence: General Emilio Aguinaldo declares the Philippines' independence from Spain.

Yukon Territory is formed, with Dawson chosen as its capital.

The US Navy Hospital Corps is established.

Guam becomes a U.S. territory.

Spanish-American War: United States Marines land in Cuba.

First solo circumnavigation of the globe completed by Joshua Slocum from Briar Island Nova Scotia.

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