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A bit of June 23rd history…
930 - World’s oldest parliament, the Icelandic Althing, is established
1960 - 1st contraceptive pill is made available for purchase in the US
1961 - The Antarctic Treaty, ensuring that Antarctica is used for peaceful purposes, is made (pictured)
1972 - Hurricane Agnes becomes America’s costliest natural disaster, affecting 15 states and $3 billion in damages
1974 - 1st extraterrestrial message sent from Earth into space
1993 - Lorena Bobbitt amputates husband John Bobbitt’s penis
2016 - Brexit referendum: United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union
A bit of June 23rd history… 930 - World’s oldest parliament, the...