Here's a quick look at our top stories for the morning of Monday, June 16, 2025:
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Ennis Fourth of July parade to celebrate 89 years of tradition despite logistical challenges
Ennis Fourth of July parade to Celebrate 89 years of tradition despite logistical challenges
Bozeman, Butte join nationwide “No Kings” protests
Bozeman community joins nationwide “No Kings” protest on Main Street
Grieving husband speaks out after Butte-Silver Bow officials discuss court case at public meeting
Grieving husband speaks out after Butte-Silver Bow officials discuss court case at public meeting
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Here are some notable historical events that occurred on June 16 throughout various years:
- 1779: The Spanish established the city of San Antonio, Texas, which would later become significant in the history of the American West.
- 1858: Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous "House Divided" speech in Springfield, Illinois, marking a pivotal moment in his rise to political prominence.
- 1884: The United States Senate rejected a treaty to annex the Republic of Hawaii, which was part of a larger debate over the U.S. expansion into the Pacific.
- 1940: During World War II, France signed an armistice with Nazi Germany, leading to the occupation of much of France.
- 1976: The Soweto uprising began in South Africa when students protested against the mandatory use of Afrikaans in schools, a key event in the anti-apartheid movement.
- 1990: The first episode of the popular sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," starring Will Smith, aired on NBC.
- 2015: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a significant case allowing for the extended use of Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) health insurance subsidies for millions of Americans.
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