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Julia Gillard
Julia Gillard was sworn in as the first female prime minister of Australia after incumbent Kevin Rudd declined to contest a leadership spill in the Labor Party.
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In 2026, June 24 falls on a Wednesday. Here are 3 notable moments from the same calendar date.
This year (2026), June 24
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a Tuesday
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Julia Gillard was sworn in as the first female prime minister of Australia after incumbent Kevin Rudd declined to contest a leadership spill in the Labor Party.
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In New York, capital punishment is declared unconstitutional.
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The Igandu train disaster in Tanzania kills 281, the worst train accident in African history.
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