June 27: What Happened on This Day in History (High_school Level)?

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1. In 1693, the first woman's magazine, titled "Ladies' Mercury," was published in London.
2. In 1893, the New York Stock Exchange crashes, leading to the Panic of 1893 and a 4-year long depression.
3. In 1895, the first electric U.S. passenger train opened between Washington D.C. and New York City. It was called the Royal Blue and ran until 1958.
4. In 1922, the first Newberry Medal in Children's Literature was presented to Hendrik van Loon.
5. In 1934, the Federal Savings and Loan Association was created.
6. In 1955, the first automobile seatbelt legislation was enacted in Illinois.
7. In 1967, the world's first ATM was installed in Enfield, England by Barclays Bank.
8. In 1977, the Supreme Court rules laywers are allowed to advertise their services.
9. In 1985, the infamous Route 66 was decertified, and most highway signs were removed.
10. In 2008, Bill Gates resigns from Microsoft to focus on his foundation.
11. Famous Birthdays: Ed Westwick, actor on Gossip Girl; Helen Keller, deaf and blind inspiration behind the Miracle Worker; Tobey Maguire, actor; Khloe Kardashian, reality star; Jo Frost, the Nanny on tv; Vera Wang, designer.

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