Here’s a curated look at what’s making today — June 13, 2025 — notable around the world. All these facts were retrieved from my trusty assistant (ChatGPT):
📜 Historical Milestones (On This Day)
- In 1971, The New York Times began publishing the Pentagon Papers, exposing U.S. government secrets about the Vietnam War
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- In 1942, Nazi saboteurs landed on Long Island in WWII
en.wikipedia.org+12thetelegraph.com+12apnews.com+12. - The landmark 1966 Miranda v. Arizona decision required police to inform suspects of their rights infoplease.com+2thetelegraph.com+2apnews.com+2.
- Thurgood Marshall was nominated in 1967 as the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice infoplease.com+2thetelegraph.com+2apnews.com+2.
- Pioneer 10 became the first spacecraft to exit the solar system in 1983 nypost.com+6thetelegraph.com+6apnews.com+6.
- The 2000 inter-Korean summit saw leaders from North and South Korea meet for the first time since the Korean War
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- In 1942, Nazi saboteurs landed on Long Island in WWII
🗞️ Today’s Top Headlines
🇰🇷 BTS Fest & Rumored Reunion
- BTS is celebrating its 12th debut anniversary. J‑Hope’s “HOPE ON THE STAGE” encore concert is happening today and tomorrow in Goyang. With Jungkook freshly discharged on June 11, fans speculate he may join on stage — alongside RM and V, who also just returned. Jimin’s discharged as well, so six members could appear together. The global livestream is fueling excitement.
🇦🇺 Australia Foreign‑Policy & Domestic Moves
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is touring Fiji. DFAT is set to revise Middle East travel advisories following recent Israeli–Iran airstrikes. Australia partnered with Jordan for Palestinian medical aid. Meanwhile, IVF regulations are under quick review after procedural missteps at Monash IVF.
🇺🇸 Detroit Tigers Spotlight Black History
- The Detroit Tigers are hosting a “Black in Baseball Weekend” homestand (June 13–19). The celebration honors Black baseball pioneers, with special tributes during games against the Reds and Pirates
⛳ US Open in Play at Oakmont
- The 125th U.S. Open is underway (June 12–15) at Oakmont Country Club. After Day 1, J.J. Spaun leads. Favorites like Scheffler, McIlroy, Rahm, Morikawa, and Schauffele trail. Tiger Woods is absent due to injury.
🇮🇱🇮🇷 Middle East Escalation
- “Operation Rising Lion” began in the early hours: Israeli airstrikes – reportedly conducted by the IDF & Mossad – hit Iran’s nuclear sites and top IRGC command on June 13. This marks the most significant strike on Iranian soil since the Iran–Iraq War
🎉 Observances & Fun Facts
- International Albinism Awareness Day — 2014 UN resolution anniversary
- “National Weed Your Garden Day,” “World Softball Day,” “International Axe Throwing Day,” “National Sewing Machine Day,” and “National Movie Night” also fall on June 13
Reflection & Outlook
June 13 carries layers of significance:
- Historically, it’s marked pivotal legal rulings, technological milestones, and global reconciliation.
- Today, cultural celebrations bloom — BTS’s milestone and Detroit’s tribute — while geopolitics intensify in the Middle East.
- And yes, there’s still time to weed the garden, toss axes, or settle in for a movie tonight 😉
The Pent Up Poet 
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