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June 4, Sumatra, Indonesia: An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck late in the day, resulting in the deaths of at least 120 people. The quake, which was centered beneath the…Phenomena, 2006: June
For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour3FIRST QUARTER23004The Moon is at apogee.02007Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, is 0° 1' south of the Moon.…Phenomena, 2005: June
JuneFor terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour3Mercury is in superior conjunction. 09005Jupiter appears to be motionless in the sky as it goes from retrograde to direct…June 2008 Phenomena
For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms. Day Phenomenon Hour 3 NEW MOON 1423 7…Phenomena, 2007: June
For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms. Day Phenomenon Hour 1 Antares, the brightest star in the…June Temperature Extremes
The highest temperature ever recorded for the month of June occurred on June 23, 1902, at Volcano Springs, Calif. (elevation –220 ft), where the temperature reached 129°F. The lowest…Council for Mutual Economic Assistance
(Encyclopedia) Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (COMECON or MEA), international organization active between 1956 and 1991 for the coordination of economic policy among certain nations then…Entertainment News from August 1999
2 Barry Meyer and Alan Horn are named co-chairmen of Warner Bros., replacing Terry Semel and Bob Daly, who resigned in July. Meyer, who was in charge of Warner's television division, will…Entertainment Bios — C
James CaanSid CaesarNicolas CageJames CagneyDean CainMichael CaineZoe CaldwellJames CameronJulia Margaret CameronBruce CampbellGlen CampbellLouise CampbellNaomi CampbellNeve CampbellJane CampionJohn…Christopher, Warren Minor
(Encyclopedia) Christopher, Warren Minor, 1925–2011, U.S. government official, b. Scranton, N.Dak. He studied law at Stanford (1946–49) and was a clerk to Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas (…Trending
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