Today in History: June 29
Key Historical Events: Stonewall Riots Begin (1969): A series of violent confrontations between police and gay rights activists began outside the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. These riots are widely considered to have sparked the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement 1 . Honduran President Ousted (2009): On the same day as a national referendum that, if passed, would have allowed him to run for reelection, Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was ousted by the country's military 1 . Labor Day Declared (1894): The U.S. Congress declared the first Monday of September to be Labor Day, a holiday to honor the American worker 1 . Notable Births: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900): French writer and aviator, best known for his novella "The Little Prince." Notable Deaths: Henry Clay (1852): American statesman and orator who represented Kentucky in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. These events highlight significant moments in history that occurred on June ...