Today in History - June 1

Now we can say we are getting smarter than a fifth grader!

1792
Kentucky became the 15th state in the United States.

1796
Tennessee became the 16th state in the United States.

1938
The first issue of Action Comics, featuring Superman, was published.

BOY how he has changed over the years!

1958
General Charles De Gaulle became the premier of France.

1968
Helen Keller, blind and deaf author-lecturer, died.

1980
Cable News Network (CNN) debuted.

2001
Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal wiped out most of the royal family before shooting himself.