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Tuesday, June 16th 2026

Events:

1858   Abraham Lincoln makes his House Divided speech

1884   The first roller coaster in the US opens at Coney Island

1903   The Ford Motor Company incorporates.

2003   The famous fighting families, the Hatfield's and McCoys, make peace.

Famous Birthdays:

1723   Adam Smith (Economist)

1890   Stan Laurel (Laurel of Laurel and Hardy)

1917   Irving Penn (Photographer)

1938   Joyce Carol Oates (Novelist)

1970   Phil Mickelson (Golfer)

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