June 5
2009
2009 Hermosillo Daycare Center Fire
On June 5, 2009, a fire engulfed the ABC Daycare Center in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, claiming the lives of 49 children and injuring dozens more. The tragedy exposed deep failures in safety standards, regulatory oversight, and public accountability, sparking lasting reforms and a national reckoning over child welfare. Read more
1967
The Six-Day War
In June 1967, a brief but transformative conflict erupted between Israel and its neighboring Arab states, culminating in dramatic territorial shifts, thousands of casualties, and a legacy that continues to define the Middle East. The Six-Day War began with a lightning Israeli airstrike and ended with Israel tripling its territory, setting the stage for generations of dispute and negotiation. Read more
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