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Friday, 5 June 2026

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1723
Adam Smith, economist
US 303 yrs ago
1883
John Maynard Keynes, another economist.
US 143 yrs ago

► Events on this day 5 entries

1783
Joseph & Jacques Montgolifier demonstrate their hot-air balloon in a 10 minute flight.
US 243 yrs ago
1875
Formal opening of the Pacific Stock Exchange.
US 151 yrs ago
1933
U.S. abandons Gold standard.
US 93 yrs ago
1986
Ronald W. Pelton is convicted of selling secrets to the Soviet Union. He received 3 life terms plus 10 years.
RU 40 yrs ago
1993
Mariah Carey marries Tommy Mottoler.
US 33 yrs ago