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June 25, 2005
Today in History - June 25
Posted by Ernest Miller
June 25
1903 - Birth of George Orwell
In a world of increasing communications, his work on the political implications of language still resonates.
1967 - First global satellite television programme "Our World"
Of course, today, I can pull up information from anywhere on the globe with a simple mouseclick.
1995 - Former Chief Justice Warren Burger dies.
In 1974 he ruled against President Nixon's attempt to keep several memos and tapes relating to the Watergate scandal private, prompting Nixon to resign in order to avoid impeachment.
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