Today in History: June 24, Cabot spots North America

Today in History: June 24, Cabot spots North America

On June 24, 1497, the first recorded sighting of North America by  John Cabot.

In 1940, France signed an armistice with Italy during World War II

In 1940, France signed an armistice with Italy during World War II

In 1946, Fred M. Vinson was sworn in as the 13th chief justice of the United States, succeeding the late Harlan F. Stone.

In 1946, Fred M. Vinson was sworn in as the 13th chief justice of the United States, succeeding the late Harlan F. Stone.

In 1509, Henry VIII was crowned king of England

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In 1939, the Southeast Asian country Siam changed its name to Thailand

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In 1973, President Richard Nixon concluded his summit with the visiting leader of the Soviet Union

In 1948, Communist forces cut off all land and water routes between West Germany and West Berlin

In 1948, Communist forces cut off all land and water routes between West Germany and West Berlin