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Today in History - June 17 - The Battle of Bunker Hill
Jun 17, 2026

On June 17, 1775, American troops displayed their mettle in the Battle of Bunker Hill during the siege of Boston, inflicting casualties on nearly half of the British troops dispatched to secure Breed’s Hill (where most of the fighting occurred).…

Arizona Wildlife Calendar photo contest is now open
Jun 16, 2026

Submissions accepted through 5 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2026 PHOENIX — Do you want to see your wildlife photography on the cover of Arizona Wildlife Views’ annual calendar? Then you won’t want to miss the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s…

Today in History - June 15 - The Twenty-Fifth State
Jun 15, 2026

On June 15, 1836, Arkansas became the twenty-fifth state. Native Americans first inhabited the state and created a thriving culture along the Mississippi River around 500 A.D. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, both the Spanish and the French explored…

Today in History - June 14 - Flag Day
Jun 14, 2026

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars…