June 24, 1948 – Soviet troops began a blockade of West Berlin. Within two days, American and British planes began an airlift that delivered 2.3 million tons of supplies before the blockade was finally taken down.
June 24, 1950 – The Korean War began when North Korean troops marched across the 38th parallel into South Korea. The conflict lasted until July 27, 1953.
June 26, 1945 – Meeting in San Francisco, 50 nations signed the charter creating the United Nations.
June 27, 1955 – Illinois becomes the first state in the nation to pass seatbelt legislation.