Wednesday 24 June 2020

ON THIS DAY JUNE 24TH - JUST FOR FUN



1812 - Napoleon Bonaparte's forces invade Russia crossing the Neman River.

1901- 1st exhibition by Pablo Picasso, 19, opens in Paris.

1916 - Mary Pickford becomes the first female film star to get a million dollar contract.

2010-  In the longest match in tennis history, American John Isner defeats Nicolas Mahut of France at Wimbledon after 11 hours, 5 minutes of play over 3 days.


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