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Today in History June 16th

1487 – Battle of Stoke Field: Final battle of the Wars of the Roses; Henry VII defeats Yorkist forces led by Lambert Simnel. 1723 – Adam Smith is born: Scottish economist and author of The Wealth of Nations. 1858 – Lincoln's "House Divided" speech: Abraham Lincoln warns that the U.S. cannot endure "half slave and half free." 1884 – First American roller coaster opens: The Switchback Railway begins operation at Coney Island New York. 1890 – Stan Laurel is born: English comedian known for the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. 1903 – Ford Motor Company founded: Henry Ford incorporates the company in Michigan. 1937 – Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha is born: Former Tsar of Bulgaria and later Prime Minister. 1944 – Iceland becomes a republic: Declares independence from Denmark. 1963 – Valentina Tereshkova becomes first woman in space: Aboard Soviet spacecraft Vostok 6. 1967 – Monterey Pop Festival begins: Iconic 1960s music festival featuring Hendrix, Joplin, and others. 1971 – Tupac Shakur is born: Influential American rapper, actor, and activist. 1976 – Soweto Uprising: South African students protest apartheid education policies; met with violent police response.