Welcome to the 1 June edition of “On This Day” by AssamJobsGuide.com. Today, we look back at a day marked by seismic shifts in monarchy, media regulation, and tragedy that shook the world.
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Global Events on 1 June
- 1792
– Kentucky became the 15th state of the United States of America.
- 1946
– Television licenses were issued for the first time in the United
Kingdom, initiating formal regulation of public broadcasts.
- 2001
– Nepal Royal Massacre: King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya, and several
members of the royal family were tragically killed in Kathmandu,
triggering a political crisis.
- 2009
– Air France Flight 447 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean en route
from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, killing all 228 people onboard.
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Notable Events in India on 1 June
- 2001
– News of the Nepalese royal massacre deeply impacted India and
South Asia, prompting diplomatic engagement and public mourning.
- Education
and public discourse across India focused on monarchical
transitions, with Nepal’s eventual move to a republic closely
followed.
- Meteorological
departments marked the beginning of the pre-monsoon
flood readiness period in many Indian states including Assam.
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Assam & Northeast India on 1 June
- Flood
Awareness Drives are launched around this
date each year to prepare for the upcoming monsoon season across Assam.
- Schools
and colleges hold discussions on regional stability, often
referencing the impact of Nepal’s events on Northeast geopolitics.
- Media
and journalism institutes commemorate the evolution of global media
regulation, inspired by the UK’s 1946 television license system.
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Notable Birthdays on 1 June
- Marilyn
Monroe (1926) – Hollywood icon known for her
roles, beauty, and tragic legacy.
- Morgan
Freeman (1937) – Legendary American
actor known for roles in The Shawshank Redemption, Million
Dollar Baby, and as a narrator.
- Andy
Griffith (1926) – American actor best
known for The Andy Griffith Show.
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Notable Deaths on 1 June
- Helen
Keller (1968) – American author and disability
rights advocate who overcame blindness and deafness to inspire the world.
- King
Birendra of Nepal (2001) – Beloved monarch who
led Nepal through important democratic reforms before his tragic death.
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Quote of the Day
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is
also full of the overcoming of it.”
— Helen Keller
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Did You Know?
- The
Nepal Royal Massacre of 2001 led to the end of the 239-year-old
monarchy. By 2008, Nepal had officially become a republic.
- Helen
Keller was the first deaf-blind person to earn a
Bachelor of Arts degree and co-founded the American Civil Liberties Union
(ACLU).
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Closing Thoughts
1 June stands out as a day of global reflection
— on leadership, the power of media, and the triumph of individuals like Helen
Keller over immense challenges.
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