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Historical Context for June 6, 1980

In 1980, the world population was approximately 4,447,606,236 people[†]

In 1980, the average yearly tuition was $738 for public universities and $3,225 for private universities. Today, these costs have risen to $9,750 and $35,248 respectively[†]

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Headlines from June 6, 1980

Report Charges 'Major' Mistakes On Iran Mission; Poor Planning for Rescue Alleged by Senate Staff Pentagon Criticizes Report 'Major Errors' on Rescue Mission in Iran Charged in Senate Staff Report More Information Sought

By Richard Burt Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, June 5--A report on the unsuccessful attempt to rescue the American hostages in Iran, prepared for the ranking Republican member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says that "major errors" were made in the planning and execution of the operation.

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VANCE URGES SENATE TO BACK ARMS PACT; Says Afghan Crisis Should Be No Bar to Vote on Weapons Curb 4,600 Degrees Are Awarded Vance, at Harvard, Bids Senate Act On Arms Pact Despite Afghanistan Vance Played Major Role Allusion to Rescue Attempt

By Bernard Gwertzman Special To the New York Times

CAMBRIDGE, MASS., June 5--Cyrus R. Vance, in his first public appearance since resigning as Secretary of State in April, said today that the United States must not allow the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan to continue to delay Senate approval of the treaty limiting nuclear arms.

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ERC Board Backs Getty's Offer

By Peter J. Schuyten

The ERC Corporation announced yesterday that its board of directors had voted unanimously to endorse the previously announced offer by the Getty Oil Corporation to acquire it.

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Kennedy Meets With the President And Declares He Is Still Candidate; Kennedy, Meeting With Carter, Declares He Is Still a Candidate Feels Primary Season Is Over Aides to Keep in Touch

By Terence Smith Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, June 5--Senator Edward M. Kennedy emerged from a private, 45-minute meeting with President Carter in the Oval Office today and announced that he had "every intention of continuing in this campaign as a candidate" for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

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HOUSE, BY 335 TO 34, OVERRIDES CARTER ON OIL-IMPORT FEE; ACTION BY SENATE DUE TODAY President Defends Measure in His Veto--Other Ways to Raise Gasoline Prices Studied Water Project Vote Was Close House, by 335 to 34, Overrides Carter Veto of Oil-Fee Rejection White House Sees Humiliation Intervened in Budget Process

By Steven R. Weisman Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, June 5--President Carter today vetoed legislation rejecting his oil-import fee, and the House of Representatives quickly overrode his action by a vote of 335 to 34.

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U.N. ASSAILS ISRAELIS OVER BOMB ATTACKS THAT MAIMED ARABS; U.S. ABSTAINS IN COUNCIL VOTE Resolution, Passed by 14-0, Terms Population of the West Bank Inadequately Protected Council Focusing on Mideast U.N. Condemns Israel on Bombings; U.S. Abstains

By Bernard D. Nossiter Special To the New York Times

UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 5-- The United Nations Security Council severely criticized Israel today for failing to protect Arab lives in the occupied West Bank of the Jordan.

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I was wondering if anything interesting on the news was going on when I was born, and decided to create this website for fun. The purpose is to show people what was going on when they were born. With this website I've found out that it was a pretty slow news day on my birthday, but I bet it would feel cool to know a historical event happened on your birthday.

The data used in this project is provided by the New York Times API. They have by far the best API I was able to find, with articles dating back to the 1950s. There weren't any other major newspapers that had an API with close to as much data. The closest was the Guardian API, but theirs only went back to the 1990s. I decided to only use articles from the New York Times because their API was by far the best. This tool works if you have a birthday after the 1950s or so.

Some important dates in history I'd recommend looking up on this website are:

  • 9/11/2001: The September 11 Attacks happened on this day, the news articles from this date provide great context to the tragedy our nation suffered and the immediate response from the American people. The headlines capture the shock, confusion, and unity that emerged in the aftermath of this devastating event.
  • 7/20/1969: The historic Apollo 11 moon landing, when humans first set foot on another celestial body. The articles from this date showcase humanity's greatest achievement in space exploration and the culmination of the space race.
  • 11/9/1989: The fall of the Berlin Wall, marking the beginning of the end of the Cold War. The coverage provides fascinating insights into this pivotal moment in world history and the emotions of people as decades of division came to an end.
  • 1/20/2009: Barack Obama's inauguration as the first African American President of the United States, a watershed moment in American history that represented a major milestone in the ongoing journey toward racial equality.
  • 8/15/1969: The Woodstock Music Festival began, marking a defining moment in American counterculture and music history. The coverage captures the spirit of the era and the unprecedented gathering of young people.

These historical events are just a few examples of the fascinating moments in history you can explore through this tool. Whether you're interested in your own birthday, significant historical dates, or just curious about what was making headlines on any given day, this website offers a unique window into the past through the lens of contemporary news coverage.

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