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FDR signs G.I. Bill
On June 22, 1944, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill, an unprecedented act of legislation designed to…
U.S. Constitution ratified
June 21, 1788: New Hampshire becomes the ninth and last necessary state to ratify the Constitution of the United States, thereby…
President underscores need to explore development opportunities in GB
GILGIT, President Dr Arif Alvi has underlined the need to explore further avenues for the development of Gilgit Baltistan as the…
Pakistan one of most attractive tourism destinations in world: Envoy
BRUSSELS: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan on Friday said that Pakistan…
Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor
On June 17, 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of America,…
Pakistan and Kazakhstan is keen to sign a MoU regarding tourism
Islamabad (VOM): Ambassador from Kazakhstan Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin called on Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination…
First roller coaster in America opens
On June 16, 1884, the first roller coaster in America opens at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York. Known as a switchback railway,…
King John puts his seal on Magna Carta
Following a revolt by the English nobility against his rule, King John puts his royal seal on Magna Carta, or “the Great Charter,”…
Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes
During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress adopts a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be…
President Reagan challenges Gorbachev to “Tear down this wall”
On June 12, 1987, in one of his most famous Cold War speeches, President Ronald Ragan challenges Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev…
