On This Day (June 6) (Paperback)

Paperback. ONE DATE. COUNTLESS STORIES. HISTORY THAT STILL MATTERS.What do D-Day, the Battle of Belleau Wood, the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, the March Against Fear, the eruption of Novarupta, and the decades-long hunt for Josef Mengele have in common?They all connect to a single date: June 6.In this compelling volume of the On This Day series, Michael A. Monaco explores the people, conflicts, disasters, breakthroughs, and defining moments that unfolded on one remarkable day across centuries of history.Travel from the beaches of Normandy to the forests of Belleau Wood. Witness the courage of civil rights pioneer James Meredith, the tragedy of the MS St. Louis, the devastation of the Great Seattle Fire, and the race to save the Soviet space station Salyut 7. Along the way, discover stories from sports, culture, transportation, technology, and human achievement that continue to shape the world today.Drawing on extensive research and engaging narrative storytelling, On This Day: June 6 reveals how a single date can connect events separated by decades, continents, and cultures-and how the consequences of those events continue to influence our lives.Inside This Volume- D-Day and the fight for freedom in Europe- The Battle of Belleau Wood and the rise of the U.S. Marine Corps- Robert F. Kennedy's final campaign- The Great Seattle Fire and the Novarupta eruption- The March Against Fear and the shooting of James Meredith- The tragedy of the MS St. Louis- The hunt for Josef Mengele- Sports, technology, culture, and moreHistory isn't just what happened. It's why it still matters. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …