In History, Today on June 13

Protests erupt in Atlanta, Georgia, following the police shooting of Rayshard Brooks, an African American man, leading to increased tensions and calls for police reform.

The United States, Canada, and Mexico win the bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the first time the tournament will be hosted by three countries.

A fire broke out in the Grenfell Tower, a residential high-rise building in North Kensington, London, resulting in 72 fatalities.

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) captures the city of Tikrit in Iraq, continuing its rapid advance across the country.

The United States government charges Edward Snowden with espionage and theft of government property after he leaked classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) revealing global surveillance programs.

Aung San Suu Kyi delivered her Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech in Oslo, Norway, 21 years after receiving the award while under house arrest in Myanmar.

A suicide bomber attacks a police graduation ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, killing at least 28 people and injuring dozens more.

Michael Jackson is acquitted of all charges in his child molestation trial, ending a highly publicized case that lasted over four months.

The United States withdraws from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, a 1972 arms control agreement with the Soviet Union, citing the need to develop missile defense systems.

Pioneer 10 becomes the first spacecraft to travel beyond the orbit of the planet Neptune, on its path to leaving the Solar System, making it the first man-made object to achieve this milestone.

The New York Times began publishing the Pentagon Papers, a classified report on the Vietnam War, leading to a major political scandal.

The United States Supreme Court decided Miranda v. Arizona, establishing the Miranda rights, a significant ruling in American criminal law.

The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act became law, allowing women to serve as permanent, regular members of the United States armed forces.

Germany launched the first V-1 flying bomb attack on London during World War II, marking the beginning of a new phase of aerial warfare.

China formally declared war on all nations with diplomatic ties to it, including Germany, Japan, and Russia, marking an escalation of hostilities during the Boxer Rebellion.

The Yukon Territory was officially formed in Canada, separating it from the Northwest Territories, in response to the Klondike Gold Rush.

Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, underwent a secret surgery aboard a yacht to remove a cancerous tumor from his mouth. The operation was kept secret to avoid a financial panic.

A fire devastated much of Vancouver, British Columbia, shortly after its incorporation as a city, leading to significant rebuilding efforts.

Queen Victoria traveled by train for the first time on the Great Western Railway from Slough to Paddington station in London.

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, the 18th Spanish mission in California, is founded.

Rhode Island became the first of Britain's North American colonies to ban the importation of slaves, marking an early legislative step against slavery.

Martin Luther married Katharina von Bora, a former nun, in Wittenberg, an event that challenged the Catholic Church's celibacy rules and influenced Protestant practices.

The Peasants' Revolt in England reached a climax as rebels led by Wat Tyler entered London, marking a significant moment in the struggle against feudal oppression.

Khubilai Khan, also known as Kublai Khan, the fifth Khagan of the Mongol Empire and founder of the Yuan dynasty in China, was born.

Charles the Bald, who would later become King of West Francia and Holy Roman Emperor, was born.