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June 5: World Environment Day - From Uncle Tom's Cabin to the Tank Man!


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On this episode of the podcast, we commemorate World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th. We'll look back at significant historical events that occurred on this date, like the 1851 publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe's impactful anti-slavery serial, Uncle Tom's Cabin, the launch of the first Orient Express in 1883, and the awe-inspiring image of the Tank Man bravely confronting a column of tanks during the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. Join us for a journey through time, exploring the diverse events that have shaped June 5th!

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