June 11: The Continental Congress, Margaret Thatcher's 3rd Term and the Islamic State Takes Mosul

On This Day in History June 11, 2020 Historical Events 631  Emperor Taizong of Tang of China, sends envoys to the Xueyantuo bearing gold and silk for the release of Chinese prisoners captured during transition from Sui to Tang from northern frontier; succeeds in freeing 80,000 1776  Continental Congress creates committee (Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston) to draft a Declaration of Independence 1963  US President JFK says segregation is morally wrong and that it is "time to act" 1987  Margaret Thatcher is 1st British Prime Minister in 160 years to win a third consecutive term 2014  Islamic State of Iraq forces seize control of government offices and other important buildings in the northern city of Mosul More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Ben Jonson (1572 - 1637) Henry Hill (1943 - 2012) Jacques Cousteau (1910 - 1997) Jeannette Rankin (1880 - 1973) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths George I (1660 - 1727) John Wayne (1907 - 1979) More Famous Deaths June 11: England Cricket's Class Divide Hit For Six The game of cricket in England long reflected the class divisions of society. All would begin to change on this day with a new England captain taking the field. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand