100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from June 1925

The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1925.• Twenty-one-year-old New York Yankee Lou Gehrig is inserted as a pinch hitter for Pee-Wee Wanninger in a game versus the Washington Senators on June 1. Gehrig’s appearance begins what would become a streak of 2,130 consecutive games played....

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