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Today in History: June 19, Senate approves Civil Rights Act of 1964

Jun. 19, 2024 00:18 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Wednesday, June 19, the 171st day of 2024. There are 195 days left in the year. This is Juneteenth. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 19, 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was approved by the U.S. Senate, 73-27, after...

Berlin zoo celebrates the 67th birthday of Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla

Apr. 12, 2024 10:40 AM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — Berlin's zoo is celebrating the 67th birthday of Fatou the gorilla, its oldest resident, who it believes is also the oldest gorilla in the world. Fatou was born in 1957 and came to the zoo in what was then West Berlin in 1959. Ahead of her official birthday on...