On June 24th, 1948- Communist forces cut off all land and water routes between West Germany and West Berlin, prompting the United States to organize a massive airlift.
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Ha! While I was working on my post you beat me to it.
Funny we'd pick the same event.
OK, also on this day in 1509 Henry VIII was crowned king of England.
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