June–early July, mainly western U.S.: Several major wildfires burned throughout the West and Southwest, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. The Hayman fire in the Pike…
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…
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…
June 29–30, Philippines: Typhoon Mindulle struck the Philippines, killing 30.June 29, Sierra Leone: A United Nations helicopter carrying peacekeepers and others crashed, killing all 24 on…
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Blast Kills 17 in Tel Aviv (June 1): Dozens injured in powerful blast by suicide bomber outside crowded disco. Most deadly attack since Israeli-Palestinian violence began last fall.
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1998 News Month-By-MonthWorldSerbs Renew Attack on Albanian Rebels (June 1): Yugoslav President launches major campaign against separatist movement in province of Kosovo.Russian Economy…
1999 News Month-By-MonthWorldEuropean Union Plans Military Role (June 3): Will create command headquarters and forces of its own for peacekeeping and peacemaking missions.African National…
WorldClinton and Putin Unable to Agree (June 4): End cordial two-day Moscow conference without compromise on U.S. plans for national missile defense system. Presidents, however, do pledge to…
1997 News Month-By-MonthWorldFrench Vote for Leftists (June 1): In setback to President Chirac, Socialists and Communists gain allies. Vote is a mandate to reject economic austerity and press…
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