Remember that all through history, there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they seem invincible. But in the end, they always fall. Always.’ — Mahatma Gandhi
1. The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City
On this day in history in 1885 The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City. Hundreds of thousands of spectators welcomed the emblematic statue, which was a gift to the United States from the people of France and has become one of the country’s most recognized symbols.
2. Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic
On this day in history in 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. Wilmer Stultz piloted the Fokker F.VII aircraft, Earhart kept the flight log. They arrived at Burry Port in Wales, the United Kingdom, 20 hours and 40 minutes later.
3. The three Baltic states fell under Soviet occupation
On this day in history in 1940 The three Baltic states fall under Soviet occupation. While the world’s attention was focused on the recent German invasion of Paris, the Soviet Union annexed Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
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4. 1944 Iceland became a republic
On this day in history in 1944 Iceland became a republic. The Nordic island country had previously been included in the Norwegian and Danish monarchies. The republic’s first President was Sveinn Björnsson.
5. The arrest of five White House operatives sets off the Watergate scandal
On this day in history in 1972 The arrest of five White House operatives sets off the Watergate scandal. The men were caught attempting to wiretap the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex. The scandal ultimately led to U.S. President Richard Nixon’s resignation.
