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June 9: Today In History (PHOTOS)

Today In History: June 9
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Assistant Editor, Social News, Huffington Post

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There's no denying it: the digital age is unforgivingly fast-paced.

But how can we move forward if we never take a moment to reflect on where we've been? So sit back, relax, and click through some important events that happened today, thanks to History.com.

June 9 marks a bit more than just one incredible Google doodle. The date also honors milestones in both recent and older history, from entertainment to crime to old-fashioned rock and roll.

Which is the most memorable to you?

For more information on events in history that happened today, visit the History.com.

Click here to scroll through yesterday's Today In History slideshow.

Today in History: 06/09
"Cars" Released (2006)(01 of06)
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Today Pixar's "Cars" was released in the United States. It became the first-ever winner of an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. For more information on this event, visit the History Channel's website. (credit:AP)
"Hollywood Madam" Arrested (1993)(02 of06)
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Today prostitution-ring-manager Heidi Fleiss was arrested in Los Angeles for narcotics possession, pandering, and pimping. For more information about this event, visit the History Channel's website. (credit:AP)
Cole Porter Is Born (1891) (03 of06)
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Today one of the most infamous songwriters of the 20th century was born in Peru, Indiana. For more information on this event, visit the History Channel's website. (credit:Flickr:purpleslog)
Mormon Pioneers Depart For Salt Lake City (1856)(04 of06)
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Today, close to 500 Mormons left Iowa City and traveled west to Salt Lake City. For more information about this event, visit the History Channel's website. (credit:Getty)
British Ship Burned Off Rhode Island (1772) (05 of06)
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Today American colonists boarded the Gaspee, a British vessel off the coast of Rhode Island. Some regard this as the first naval conflict of the American Revolution. For more information about this event, visit the History Channel's website. (credit:Flickr:Boston Public Library)
Les Paul Is Born (1915)(06 of06)
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Today Les Paul, the American guitarist and pioneer of the solid-body electric guitar, was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (credit:Flickr:shannonpatrick17)
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