June Archives

6 June: Remembering Alexander Pushkin on Birthday

Alexander Pushkin (6 June 1799– 10 February 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. He is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature.

6 June: Remembering Paul Thomas Mann on Birthday

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Paul Thomas Mann (6 June 1875 – 12 August 1955) was a German novelist, short story writer, social...

6 June: Remembering Edwin G. Krebs on Birthday

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Edwin G. Krebs (6 June 1918 – 21 December 2009) was an American biochemist. He was awarded the...

6 June: Remembering Karl Ferdinand Braun on Birthday

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Karl Ferdinand Braun (6 June 1850 – 20 April 1918) was a German electrical engineer,...

6 June: Remembering Honinbo Shusaku on Birthday

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Honinbo Shusaku (6 June 1829 – 3 September 1862) was a prominent Japanese Go player who lived during the Edo period. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Go players in history.

6 June: Remembering Fasia Jansen on Birthday

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Fasia Jansen (6 June 1929 – 29 December 1997) was a German political singer-songwriter and peace activist.

6 June: Remembering Angelo Moriondo on Birthday

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Angelo Moriondo (6 June 1851 – 31 May 1914) was an Italian inventor, who is usually credited with patenting the earliest known espresso machine, in 1884. His machine used a combination of steam and boiling water to efficiently brew coffee.

6 June: Sweden National Day and its Significance

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Sweden National Day, also known as Swedish Flag Day, is celebrated annually on June 6th. It is a day of great significance for the Swedish people, commemorating historical events and symbolizing national unity.

5 June: Remembering Elena Cornaro Piscopia on Birthday

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Elena Cornaro Piscopia (5 June 1646 – 26 July 1684) also known in English as Helen Cornaro, was a Venetian philosopher of noble descent who in 1678 became one of the first women to receive an academic degree from a university, and the first to receive a Doctor of Philosophy degree.

5 June: Remembering Jacques Demy on Birthday

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Jacques Demy (5 June 1931 – 27 October 1990) was a French director, lyricist, and screenwriter.

5 June: Remembering Richard Scarry on Birthday

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Richard Scarry ( 5 June 1919 – 30 April 1994) was an American children’s author and illustrator who published over 300 books with total sales of over 100 million worldwide.

5 June: Remembering Thomas Chippendale on Birthday

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Thomas Chippendale (5 June 1718 – 13 November 1779) was a prominent English cabinet maker and furniture designer of the 18th century.

5 June: Anniversary of Denmark Constitution Day and its Significance

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Denmark Constitution Day, also known as Grundlovsdag, is a national holiday in Denmark that commemorates the signing of the Danish Constitution on June 5, 1849. It is observed in Denmark on 5 June.