Revolution, Resistance & Remembrance, | June 7 in History

What happened Today in History on June 7? Discover the historical events that unfolded throughout history, showcasing a range of emotions from moments of pride to instances of tragedy. From Richard Henry Lee's pivotal proposal for independence to the establishment of Juneteenth as a holiday in Texas, this video delves into the significance of this date. Join us as we reflect on Gandhi's first non-violent protest, remember the legacy of Croatian basketball star Dražen Petrović, and explore the unfortunate incident at Yellowstone National Park in 2016. June 7th truly encapsulates a mix of triumphs and sorrows.
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June 7, 1776
During the American Revolution, delegate Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presents a resolution for independence to the Continental Congress, leading to the creation of the Committee of Five and, less than a month later, the official Declaration of Independence
June 7, 1893
Mohandas Gandhi, a 23-year-old Indian lawyer working in South Africa, makes his first non-violent protest by refusing to comply with racial segregation laws on a South African train and gets kicked off-years later, Gandhi becomes the leader of India’s independence movement, utilizing non-violent methods to help his country win independence from Britain in 1947
June 7, 1979
The Texas legislature passes a bill declaring Juneteenth a state holiday to be celebrated each year on June 19-the holiday celebrates the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and proclaimed to its enslaved residents that slavery had ended
June 7, 1993
28-year-old Croatian basketball legend Dražen Petrović, who won three Olympic medals and began playing in the NBA in 1989, dies in a tragic car accident on the Autobahn 9 in Denkendorf, Germany-his jersey number 3 is retired by the New Jersey Nets, and he is considered a national hero in his native Croatia
June 7, 2016
A 23-year-old man from Oregon who is hiking in a prohibited section of Yellowstone National Park slips and falls into a hot spring and dies-rescuers are unable to safely recover his body from the boiling, acidic water, and his remains are dissolved by the next day
Why It Matters: Each of these events offers a lesson in courage, resilience, and the power of human spirit. By understanding our past, we gain insight into the present and inspiration for the future.
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