On this day: June 5
June 5: World Environment Day; Day of ArafahAntonio Luna
1897 – The Ancient Temples and Shrines Preservation Law was passed, instituting the protection of structures and artifacts in Japan designated National Treasures.
1899 – Antonio Luna, Commanding General of the Philippine Army, was assassinated in the midst of the Philippine–American War.
1997 – Anticipating a coup attempt, President Pascal Lissouba of the Republic of the Congo ordered the detention of his rival Denis Sassou Nguesso, initiating a second civil war.
2004 – Noël Mamère, the mayor of Bègles, conducted a marriage ceremony for two men, even though same-sex marriage in France had not yet been legalised.
2009 – After almost two months of civil disobedience, at least 31 people were killed in clashes between the National Police and indigenous people in Bagua province, Peru.
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On this day: June 5
June 5: World Environment Day; Day of ArafahAntonio Luna
1897 – The Ancient Temples and Shrines Preservation Law was passed, instituting the protection of structures and artifacts in Japan designated National Treasures.
1899 – Antonio Luna, Commanding General of the Philippine Army, was assassinated in the midst of the Philippine–American War.
1997 – Anticipating a coup attempt, President Pascal Lissouba of the Republic of the Congo ordered the detention of his rival Denis Sassou Nguesso, initiating a second civil war.
2004 – Noël Mamère, the mayor of Bègles, conducted a marriage ceremony for two men, even though same-sex marriage in France had not yet been legalised.
2009 – After almost two months of civil disobedience, at least 31 people were killed in clashes between the National Police and indigenous people in Bagua province, Peru.
Ivy Compton-BurnettTheippan Maung WaElizabeth GlosterMegumi NakajimaMore anniversaries:
June 4
June 5
June 6
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#this #day #june