1792CE
Politics
Kentucky Becomes the 15th State
Kentucky is admitted to the United States as the 15th state, splitting from Virginia to become its own entity.
Daily Chronicle
June 1
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1796CE
Politics
Tennessee Joins the Union
Tennessee is admitted to the United States as the 16th state, originally formed from the Southwest Territory.
1937CE
Birth
Morgan Freeman Born
Academy Award-winning American actor known for his distinctive voice and roles in films such as The Shawshank Redemption, Driving Miss Daisy, and Million Dollar Baby.
1980CE
Culture
CNN Launches
Cable News Network (CNN), the first television channel to provide 24-hour news coverage, officially launches in the United States.