1760day.year
Great Upheaval: New England planters arrive to claim land in Nova Scotia, Canada, taken from the Acadians.
In 1760, New England settlers arrived in Nova Scotia to claim lands vacated by expelled Acadians during the Great Upheaval.
In the aftermath of the Acadian expulsion, waves of New England planters reached Nova Scotia in June 1760.
They settled on fertile farmland previously occupied by French-speaking Acadian families.
These planters introduced new agricultural practices and reshaped the region's demographics.
The colonial government offered land grants to encourage British settlement and secure control over the colony.
The influx of settlers transformed Nova Scotia's economy and cultural landscape for generations.
This migration, known as the Great Upheaval, remains a pivotal moment in Canadian history.
1760
Great Upheaval
New England
Nova Scotia
Acadians
1825day.year
General Lafayette, a French officer in the American Revolutionary War, speaks at what would become Lafayette Square in Buffalo, New York, during his visit to the United States.
During his 1825 U.S. tour, General Lafayette captivated Buffalo crowds with a historic speech at Lafayette Square.
The Marquis de Lafayette, a celebrated hero of the American Revolution, returned to the United States in 1824-25.
On June 4, 1825, he addressed enthusiastic citizens in what would later be called Lafayette Square in Buffalo, New York.
His speech honored American independence and strengthened Franco-American ties.
Thousands gathered to welcome the venerable general as he toured the young nation.
The event highlighted Lafayette's enduring popularity and the young republic's revolutionary heritage.
Lafayette Square remains a tribute to this cherished moment in U.S. history.
1825
General Lafayette
American Revolutionary War
Lafayette Square
Buffalo, New York
his visit to the United States
1913day.year
Emily Davison, a suffragette, runs out in front of King George V's horse at The Derby. She is trampled, never regains consciousness, and dies four days later.
Suffragette Emily Davison’s tragic protest at the 1913 Derby galvanized the women’s rights movement.
On June 4, 1913, Emily Davison stepped onto the track at Epsom Derby and grabbed the bridle of King George V’s horse.
She was struck and later died from her injuries, shocking the nation.
Her dramatic act aimed to draw attention to the cause of women’s suffrage in Britain.
Though her motivations remain debated, her death became a rallying point for suffrage supporters.
Davison’s sacrifice underscored the desperation and determination of early 20th-century activists.
Her legacy endures as a symbol of the struggle for voting rights and gender equality.
1913
Emily Davison
suffragette
George V
The Derby
1919day.year
Women's rights: The U.S. Congress approves the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees suffrage to women, and sends it to the U.S. states for ratification.
The U.S. Congress passed the Nineteenth Amendment, granting women the right to vote, on June 4, 1919.
On June 4, 1919, the United States Congress approved the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution.
This landmark amendment guaranteed suffrage for women, a culmination of decades of activism.
Leaders like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton had championed the cause since the mid-19th century.
The amendment required ratification by three-quarters of the states before taking effect.
Its passage represented a pivotal victory for the women's suffrage movement and American democracy.
Ratification concluded on August 18, 1920, officially enfranchising millions of female citizens.
1919
Women's rights
U.S. Congress
Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
suffrage to women
U.S. states
2005day.year
The Civic Forum of the Romanians of Covasna, Harghita and Mureș is founded.
The Civic Forum of the Romanians of Covasna, Harghita and Mureș is founded to advocate for local Romanian communities.
On June 4, 2005, local leaders in Romania established the Civic Forum of the Romanians of Covasna, Harghita and Mureș.
The organization aims to protect the cultural and political rights of ethnic Romanians in these historically diverse regions.
It fosters dialogue and cooperation between Romanian and Hungarian communities.
The Forum organizes educational programs, cultural festivals, and civic initiatives.
It also represents regional interests in national policymaking and minority rights discussions.
The foundation marked a significant step in strengthening interethnic relations in post-communist Romania.
2005
Civic Forum of the Romanians of Covasna, Harghita and Mureș