On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
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- UN honours seven leaders in the fight against climate change
The United Nations acknowledged seven luminaries in the fight against global warming as this year’s Champions of the Earth.
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