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June 1

The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the longest and deepest mountain tunnel in the world, opens in the Swiss Alps. added by Smurrayinchester, 12:33, 01 June 2016
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the longest and deepest railway tunnel in the world, opens in the Swiss Alps. updated by Smurrayinchester, 12:35, 01 June 2016
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the longest and deepest mainline railway tunnel in the world, opens in the Swiss Alps. updated by Smurrayinchester, 12:39, 01 June 2016
|image =20141120 gotthard-basistunnel02-wikipedia-hannes-ortlieb.jpg The Gotthard Base Tunnel (section pictured), the longest and deepest mainline railway tunnel in the world, opens in the Swiss Alps. updated by The Rambling Man, 12:49, 01 June 2016
The Gotthard Base Tunnel (section pictured), the longest railway tunnel in the world, opens in the Swiss Alps. updated by Smurrayinchester, 18:48, 01 June 2016
Carla Lane added by Floquenbeam, 21:27, 01 June 2016
Carla Lane removed by The Rambling Man, 18:51, 05 June 2016

June 2

In the Philippine presidential election, Rodrigo Duterte of PDP–Laban is proclaimed as president. added by The Rambling Man, 20:49, 02 June 2016
In the Philippine presidential election, Rodrigo Duterte of PDP–Laban is proclaimed as president. removed by BorgQueen, 04:25, 09 June 2016

June 4

American heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali dies at the age of 74. added by Coffee, 05:17, 04 June 2016
Rupert Neudeck added by Nakon, 05:41, 04 June 2016
Rupert Neudeck removed by Bencherlite, 00:55, 07 June 2016
Severe flooding in Western and Central Europe causes at least 14 deaths. added by Nakon, 05:48, 04 June 2016
|image = Muhammad Ali NYWTS.jpg American heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali (pictured) dies at the age of 74. updated by Coffee, 06:02, 04 June 2016
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the longest railway tunnel in the world, opens in the Swiss Alps. updated by Coffee, 06:04, 04 June 2016
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the longest railway tunnel in the world, opens in the Swiss Alps. removed by Tone, 07:04, 09 June 2016
|title = Muhammad Ali in 1967 added by David Levy, 14:42, 04 June 2016
|title = Muhammad Ali in 1967 removed by Stephen, 02:04, 10 June 2016
|title = removed by David Levy, 14:42, 04 June 2016
Dave Swarbrick added by The Rambling Man, 19:16, 04 June 2016
Dave Swarbrick removed by The Rambling Man, 09:03, 11 June 2016
In horse racing, Harzand, ridden by Pat Smullen, wins the Epsom Derby. added by The Rambling Man, 19:17, 04 June 2016
In horse racing, Harzand, ridden by Pat Smullen, wins the Epsom Derby. removed by The Rambling Man, 14:22, 13 June 2016
Donny Everett added by Thryduulf, 19:59, 04 June 2016
Donny Everett removed by Jayron32, 04:13, 07 June 2016
Former American heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali (pictured) dies at the age of 74. added by The Rambling Man, 20:59, 04 June 2016
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali (pictured) dies at the age of 74. added by The Rambling Man, 21:38, 04 June 2016

June 5

Tom Kibble added by The Rambling Man, 18:51, 05 June 2016
Tom Kibble removed by Xaosflux, 01:38, 11 June 2016

June 7

Viktor Korchnoi added by Bencherlite, 00:55, 07 June 2016
Viktor Korchnoi removed by The Rambling Man, 06:22, 14 June 2016
Severe flooding in Western and Central Europe causes at least 18 deaths. updated by Nakon, 00:59, 07 June 2016
Severe flooding in Western and Central Europe causes at least 18 deaths. removed by Tone, 14:20, 10 June 2016
Kimbo Slice added by Jayron32, 04:13, 07 June 2016
Kimbo Slice removed by The Rambling Man, 06:22, 14 June 2016

June 8

A car bomb targeting a police bus kills at least 11 people in Istanbul. added by Dragons flight, 06:33, 08 June 2016

June 9

In tennis, the French Open concludes with Garbiñe Muguruza winning the women's singles, and Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time. added by Tone, 07:04, 09 June 2016

June 10

|image = Garbine Muguruza 2016.jpg In tennis, the French Open concludes with Garbiñe Muguruza (pictured) winning the women's singles, and Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time. updated by Stephen, 02:04, 10 June 2016
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali dies at the age of 74. updated by Stephen, 02:04, 10 June 2016
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali dies at the age of 74. removed by Tone, 14:20, 10 June 2016
In tennis, the French Open concludes with Garbiñe Muguruza (pictured) winning the women's singles and Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time. updated by David Levy, 04:41, 10 June 2016
IUPAC proposes final names of four new chemical elements: Nihonium, Moscovium, Tennessine, and Oganesson. added by Tone, 14:20, 10 June 2016
IUPAC proposes final names of four new chemical elements: nihonium, moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson. updated by Iridescent, 15:16, 10 June 2016
IUPAC proposes the final names of four new chemical elements: nihonium, moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson. updated by Stephen, 23:54, 10 June 2016

June 11

Muhammad Ali added by Xaosflux, 01:38, 11 June 2016
Muhammad Ali removed by The Rambling Man, 09:03, 11 June 2016
|image = Gordie Howe Chex card.jpgCanadian ice hockey player Gordie Howe (pictured) dies at age 88. added by Patar knight, 02:19, 11 June 2016
In tennis, the French Open concludes with Garbiñe Muguruza winning the women's singles and Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time. updated by Patar knight, 02:19, 11 June 2016
Canadian ice hockey player Gordie Howe (pictured) dies at the age of 88. updated by Stephen, 04:17, 11 June 2016
Canadian ice hockey player Gordie Howe (pictured) dies at the age of 88. removed by Nakon, 00:17, 12 June 2016
Severe flooding in Western and Central Europe causes at least 18 deaths. added by The Rambling Man, 05:40, 11 June 2016
Severe flooding in Western and Central Europe causes at least 18 deaths. removed by The Rambling Man, 12:03, 11 June 2016
|image = Gordie Howe Chex card (cropped).jpg In tennis, the French Open concludes with Garbiñe Muguruza (pictured) winning the women's singles and Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time. updated by Nakon, 00:17, 12 June 2016
Muhammad Ali updated by Nakon, 00:17, 12 June 2016
Muhammad Ali removed by The Rambling Man, 05:37, 12 June 2016
Dave Swarbrick updated by Nakon, 00:17, 12 June 2016
Dave Swarbrick removed by Nakon, 00:22, 12 June 2016
Severe flooding in Western and Central Europe causes at least 18 deaths. updated by Nakon, 00:18, 12 June 2016
Severe flooding in Western and Central Europe causes at least 18 deaths. removed by The Rambling Man, 13:32, 12 June 2016
Gordie Howe added by Nakon, 00:22, 12 June 2016
Gordie Howe removed by The Rambling Man, 05:39, 18 June 2016
A shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills at least 20 people. added by The Rambling Man, 13:32, 12 June 2016
A shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills at least 20 people. added by The Rambling Man, 13:32, 12 June 2016
A shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills at least 20 people. added by The Rambling Man, 13:52, 12 June 2016
Severe flooding in Western and Central Europe causes at least 18 deaths. updated by The Rambling Man, 13:52, 12 June 2016
Severe flooding in Western and Central Europe causes at least 18 deaths. removed by The Rambling Man, 12:37, 13 June 2016
A shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills at least 50 people. updated by Smurrayinchester, 14:37, 12 June 2016
A shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills at least 20 people. updated by Masem, 14:46, 12 June 2016
A shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills at least 50 people. updated by Masem, 14:52, 12 June 2016
A shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills at least 50 people. updated by Masem, 15:00, 12 June 2016
A shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills at least 50 people. added by David Levy, 15:06, 12 June 2016
A car bomb targeting a police bus kills at least 11 people in Istanbul. added by David Levy, 15:06, 12 June 2016
A car bomb targeting a police bus kills at least 11 people in Istanbul. removed by BorgQueen, 18:29, 14 June 2016
Christina Grimmie added by Cyclonebiskit, 20:23, 12 June 2016
Christina Grimmie removed by The Rambling Man, 05:18, 19 June 2016

June 13

Peruvians for Change candidate Pedro Pablo Kuczynski is elected President of Peru. added by The Rambling Man, 12:37, 13 June 2016
Peruvians for Change candidate Pedro Pablo Kuczynski is elected President of Peru. removed by Ritchie333, 16:52, 16 June 2016
A shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills 49 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 14:29, 13 June 2016
|image =File:Sidney Crosby 2013-02-02.JPG In ice hockey, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the San Jose Sharks to win the Stanley Cup (MVP Sidney Crosby pictured). added by Patar knight, 16:36, 13 June 2016
In tennis, the French Open concludes with Garbiñe Muguruza winning the women's singles and Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time. updated by Patar knight, 16:36, 13 June 2016
In tennis, the French Open concludes with Garbiñe Muguruza winning the women's singles and Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time. removed by Patar knight, 16:38, 13 June 2016

June 14

The IUPAC proposes the final names of four new chemical elements: nihonium, moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson. added by Jenks24, 06:23, 14 June 2016
A shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills 49 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 14:19, 14 June 2016
IUPAC proposes the final names of four new chemical elements: nihonium, moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson. added by The Rambling Man, 14:19, 14 June 2016
IUPAC proposes the final names of four new chemical elements: nihonium, moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson. removed by Smurrayinchester, 07:32, 15 June 2016
UEFA fines Russia €150,000 and imposes a suspended disqualification on the Russian team for violence at UEFA Euro 2016. added by BorgQueen, 18:29, 14 June 2016
UEFA fines the Russian team €150,000 and imposes a suspended disqualification on them for violence at UEFA Euro 2016. updated by BorgQueen, 18:31, 14 June 2016
A shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida kills 49 people. updated by MisfitToys, 18:42, 14 June 2016
A shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida kills 49 people. updated by Stephen, 22:14, 14 June 2016
UEFA fines the Russia national football team €150,000 and imposes a suspended disqualification on them for violence at UEFA Euro 2016. updated by KTC, 22:40, 14 June 2016

June 15

A shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills 49 people. updated by Jenks24, 05:44, 15 June 2016
A shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills 49 people. removed by Jenks24, 06:09, 20 June 2016
UEFA fines the Russian Football Union €150,000 and imposes a suspended disqualification on their team for violence at UEFA Euro 2016. updated by Jenks24, 05:48, 15 June 2016
UEFA fines the Russian Football Union €150,000 and imposes a suspended disqualification on their team for violence at UEFA Euro 2016. removed by Smurrayinchester, 10:51, 16 June 2016
Microsoft announces its $26.2-billion acquisition of the professional networking site LinkedIn. added by Smurrayinchester, 07:32, 15 June 2016
Microsoft announces its $26.2-billion acquisition of the professional networking site LinkedIn. removed by The Rambling Man, 09:10, 20 June 2016
In ice hockey, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the San Jose Sharks to win the Stanley Cup (Conn Smythe Trophy winner Sidney Crosby pictured). updated by PFHLai, 12:01, 15 June 2016
In ice hockey, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the San Jose Sharks to win the Stanley Cup (Conn Smythe Trophy winner Sidney Crosby pictured). removed by The Rambling Man, 20:59, 19 June 2016
Robert T. Paine added by Tone, 14:18, 15 June 2016
Robert T. Paine removed by The Rambling Man, 21:02, 23 June 2016

June 16

In association football, fan violence at UEFA Euro 2016 results in arrests and deportation of fans, and a suspended disqualification of the Russian team. added by Smurrayinchester, 10:51, 16 June 2016
In association football, fan violence at UEFA Euro 2016 results in arrests and deportation of fans, and a €150,000 fine and suspended disqualification for the Russian team. updated by Smurrayinchester, 12:19, 16 June 2016
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox is killed after being shot at an advice surgery in Birstall, West Yorkshire. added by Ritchie333, 16:52, 16 June 2016
British Member of Parliament] Jo Cox is killed after being shot at an advice surgery in Birstall, West Yorkshire. added by The Rambling Man, 16:55, 16 June 2016
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox is killed after being shot at an advice surgery in Birstall, West Yorkshire. updated by The Rambling Man, 16:55, 16 June 2016
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox is killed after being shot at a constituent meeting in Birstall, West Yorkshire. updated by Ritchie333, 17:00, 16 June 2016
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox is killed after being shot before a constituent meeting in Birstall, West Yorkshire. updated by Dragons flight, 17:12, 16 June 2016
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox is killed after being shot prior to a constituent meeting in Birstall, West Yorkshire. updated by The Rambling Man, 17:13, 16 June 2016
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox is killed after being shot when leaving a constituent meeting in Birstall, West Yorkshire. updated by Dragons flight, 17:17, 16 June 2016
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox is killed after being shot in Birstall, West Yorkshire. updated by Ritchie333, 17:52, 16 June 2016
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox is killed after being shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire. updated by The Rambling Man, 18:14, 16 June 2016
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox dies after being shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire. updated by PFHLai, 19:22, 16 June 2016

June 18

British Member of Parliament Jo Cox dies after being shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire. updated by The Rambling Man, 09:19, 18 June 2016
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox dies after being shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire. updated by The Rambling Man, 10:25, 18 June 2016

June 19

British Member of Parliament Jo Cox dies after being shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire. updated by It Is Me Here, 09:35, 19 June 2016
|image = The Humans wins Best Play and Hamilton wins Best Musicial at the Tony Awards. added by The Rambling Man, 20:59, 19 June 2016
The Humans wins Best Play and Hamilton wins Best Musicial at the Tony Awards. removed by Jenks24, 06:09, 20 June 2016

June 20

In basketball, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Golden State Warriors to win the NBA Finals. added by Jenks24, 06:09, 20 June 2016
|image = LeBron James (15662939969).jpg In basketball, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Golden State Warriors to win the NBA Finals (MVP LeBron James pictured). updated by Jenks24, 06:19, 20 June 2016
Anton Yelchin added by Smurrayinchester, 09:07, 20 June 2016
Anton Yelchin removed by The Rambling Man, 04:30, 27 June 2016
The United Nations reports 80,000 civilians have fled Fallujah, as Iraqi Army and Shia militias retake most of the city from ISIL. added by The Rambling Man, 09:10, 20 June 2016
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox dies after being shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire. updated by The Rambling Man, 14:00, 20 June 2016
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox dies after being shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire. removed by Stephen, 01:44, 25 June 2016

June 21

Microsoft announces its $26.2-billion acquisition of the professional networking site LinkedIn. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:30, 21 June 2016
Microsoft announces its $26.2-billion acquisition of the professional networking site LinkedIn. removed by The Rambling Man, 05:34, 22 June 2016

June 23

In association football, fan violence at UEFA Euro 2016 results in arrests and deportation of fans, and fines for the Croatian, Hungarian and Russian teams. updated by Smurrayinchester, 09:40, 23 June 2016
In association football, fan violence at UEFA Euro 2016 results in arrests and deportation of fans, and fines for the Croatian, Hungarian and Russian teams. removed by Penwhale, 06:35, 24 June 2016

June 24

The United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union. added by KTC, 06:29, 24 June 2016
A tornado kills at least 98 people and injures approximately 800 others in Jiangsu Province, China. added by Penwhale, 06:35, 24 June 2016
After the United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union, British Prime Minister David Cameron announces he will resign by October. added by Smurrayinchester, 08:03, 24 June 2016
|image = David Cameron official.jpg After the United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union, British Prime Minister David Cameron (pictured) announces he will resign by October. added by Smurrayinchester, 08:28, 24 June 2016
In basketball, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Golden State Warriors to win the NBA Finals. updated by Smurrayinchester, 08:28, 24 June 2016
In basketball, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Golden State Warriors to win the NBA Finals. removed by The Rambling Man, 20:33, 29 June 2016

June 25

|image = David cameron annouces resignation.png Flash flooding in West Virginia kills at least 26 people. added by The Rambling Man, 07:20, 26 June 2016
|image = David cameron annouces resignation - ITN.jpg Flash flooding in West Virginia kills at least 24 people. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 19:14, 26 June 2016

June 27

The United Nations reports 80,000 civilians have fled Fallujah, as Iraqi Army and Shia militias retake the city from ISIL. updated by The Rambling Man, 04:30, 27 June 2016
The United Nations reports 80,000 civilians have fled Fallujah, as Iraqi Army and Shia militias retake the city from ISIL. removed by Cyclonebiskit, 22:46, 28 June 2016
Bill Cunningham added by The Rambling Man, 07:56, 27 June 2016
Flash flooding in West Virginia kills at least 23 people. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 17:09, 27 June 2016

June 28

Pat Summitt added by Spencer, 21:23, 28 June 2016
An armed attack at Istanbul Atatürk Airport leaves at least 50 people dead. added by Cyclonebiskit, 22:46, 28 June 2016
An armed attack at Istanbul Atatürk Airport leaves up to 50 people dead. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 22:55, 28 June 2016

June 29

An armed attack at Istanbul Atatürk Airport leaves at least 36 people dead and 140 injured. updated by The Rambling Man, 04:29, 29 June 2016
An armed attack at Istanbul Atatürk Airport leaves at least 36 people dead and 140 others injured. updated by Stephen, 05:52, 29 June 2016
An armed attack at Istanbul Atatürk Airport leaves at least 41 people dead and 230 others injured. updated by The Rambling Man, 10:23, 29 June 2016
Conservative People's Party, led by Mariano Rajoy, gains the most seats in the Spanish repeat election but remains short of a majority. added by The Rambling Man, 20:33, 29 June 2016

June 30

An armed attack at Istanbul Atatürk Airport leaves at least 42 people dead and 230 others injured. updated by The Rambling Man, 08:09, 30 June 2016
A tornado kills at least 99 people and injures approximately 800 others in Jiangsu Province, China. updated by The Rambling Man, 08:09, 30 June 2016
The conservative People's Party, led by Mariano Rajoy, gains the most seats in the Spanish repeat election but remains short of a majority. added by Stephen, 21:14, 30 June 2016