On This Day – June
1 – 1940 Charles Lightoller, the most senior officer to survive the Titanic disaster, rounds of an amazing career by rescuing troops from Dunkirk. Read more
2 – 1908 James Spangler patents his portable vacuum cleaner. By 1910 the husband of his cousin, William Hoover, is running the business. Read more
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4 – 1855 The USS Supply sets sail from New York to purchase camels for the US Army Camel Corps. Read more
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