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Bathers at Old Orchard Beach on Saco Bay (June 2010)
Major-General Henry Knox Day. Officially designated to honor Major-General Henry Knox, of Thomaston, Revolutionary War general and hero, and Secretary of War under President George Washington. (1 MRSA Chapter 5)
| 1789 | Hancock and Washington counties established from Lincoln County |
| 1789 |
Incorporation of the town of Frankfort and Vinalhaven | ||
| 1863 | Cape Elizabeth-built vessel Village is captured by Confederate raiders. |
| 1875 |
Double hanging of Lewis H. F. Wagner and John True Gordon, which sparked protests leading to the abolition of capital punishment. |
| 1890 | Portland Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers Union, No. 2, is organized | ||
| 1927 |
Charles A. Lindbergh lands the Spirit of St. Louis on Old Orchard Beach during his tour of the U.S. following his historic solo New York to Paris flight. |
| 1955 |
President Dwight D. Eisenhower vacations for two days at the Parmachenee Sports Club in Lynchtown Township. |
| 1959 | The environmental organization Natural Resources Council of Maine is established. |