iJunoon Archives |2014 | June

The U.S. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is founded.

Duluth lynchings in Minnesota.

John Alcock and Arthur Brown complete the first nonstop transatlantic flight when they reach Clifden, County Galway, Ireland.

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signs a bill incorporating the Boy Scouts of America, making them the only American youth organization with a federal charter.

The Battle of Bud Bagsak in the Philippines ends.

Representatives from England, Australia and South Africa meet at Lord's and form the Imperial Cricket Conference.

Princess Margaret of Connaught marries Gustaf, Crown Prince of Sweden.

A fire aboard the steamboat SS General Slocum in New York City's East River kills 1,000.

The deadliest tsunami in Japan's history kills more than 22,000 people.