A Note From Bob
The summer of history
June has always carried more than its share of history. Battles, declarations, discoveries, first steps onto new ground. Today's featured quiz gathers fifteen of them into one walk through the month, and I think you will be surprised how many landed in these same few weeks. It is a fine way to mark the turn into July, with Independence Day now just days off.
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Trivia Question of the Day
On June 17, 1775, American militia inflicted heavy losses on British regulars in one of the first major battles of the Revolutionary War, fought largely on Breed's Hill near Boston. By what name do we remember that battle today?
The answer is at the bottom of this email.
Today's Featured Quiz
The Summer of History: 15 Events That Happened in June
Fifteen questions, roughly five minutes. From wartime turning points to milestones in science and exploration, every one of these happened in the month of June. See how many you can place, and which ones catch you off guard.
More to Explore
The American Revolutionary War
With the Fourth of July around the corner, it is worth remembering what the fireworks are really about. Our Revolutionary War quiz runs from the first shots at Lexington and Concord through Yorktown and the peace that followed. 32 questions for anyone who wants the full story behind the holiday.
The Answer
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Though most of the fighting took place on Breed's Hill, the engagement has gone down in history as the Battle of Bunker Hill. The British took the ground but at a staggering cost, and the battle proved that the colonial militia could stand against the most powerful army in the world. It is one of the turning points covered in today's Revolutionary War quiz.
On This Day
June 30, 1908: A massive explosion flattened roughly 800 square miles of remote Siberian forest near the Tunguska River. Scientists believe a meteor or comet fragment burst in the air above the taiga. It remains the largest impact event in recorded history, and the day is now marked as International Asteroid Day.
Stay
Curious.
Bob
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