MSN - AP World http://syn2.thecanadianpress.com:8080/mrss/feed/fcf7391a2f354311807f0501c16bde6a MSN - AP World Copyright © 2010-2018 The Canadian Press. All rights reserved. http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:50:09 +0000 Today in History for June 16th http://syn2.thecanadianpress.com:8080/mrss/feed/fcf7391a2f354311807f0501c16bde6a/abb123d2b75d40a5b10340fda893f0a7 Highlights of this day in history: Abraham Lincoln says America cannot remain divided over slavery; Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space; Deadly Soweto riots erupt in South Africa; Ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defects. (June 16) abb123d2b75d40a5b10340fda893f0a7 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 01:31:14 +0000 RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLIST:SOURCE - RESTRICTIONLocation - Date1. See Script STORYLINE: June 16th, 1858:  (AP Photos)In Illinois, Abraham Lincoln launches his U.S. Senate bid with a warning about America's split over slavery.Arguing the issue must be resolved, Lincoln says:  "A house divided against itself cannot stand."Three years later, the Civil War breaks out between North and South, after Lincoln is sworn in as President.1963:  (AP Archive Video)Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space, as the Soviet cosmonaut lifts off aboard Vostok Six.1976:  (AP Archive Video)In South Africa, rioting erupts in the black township of Soweto (so-WEH-toh).More than 500 youths are killed as the violence spreads across the country, then under white minority rule.The bloody uprising galvanizes the movement against South Africa's apartheid (apar-tide) regime.And, 1961:  (AP Photos)(NAT of "Puss in Boots" from "The Sleeping Beauty")Ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defects from the Soviet Union to the West while his dance troupe is in Paris.Today in History, June 16th --- ___ ___, The Associated Press.===========================================================Clients are reminded: (i) to check the terms of their licence agreements for use of content outside news programming and that further advice and assistance can be obtained from the AP Archive on: Tel +44 (0) 20 7482 7482 Email: info@aparchive.com(ii) they should check with the applicable collecting society in their Territory regarding the clearance of any sound recording or performance included within the AP Television News service (iii) they have editorial responsibility for the use of all and any content included within the AP Television News service and for libel, privacy, compliance and third party rights applicable to their Territory. Highlights of this day in history: Abraham Lincoln says America cannot remain divided over slavery; Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space; Deadly Soweto riots erupt in South Africa; Ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defects. (June 16) Today in History for June 16th