Jasper Juinen, The Associated PressChildren wear white masks with a red X over the mouth to symbolize their view that Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is silencing traditional Spanish families, during a demonstration in the center of Madrid, Thursday, June 30, 2005, against Spain's parliament legalizing of gay marriage. The parliament legalized gay marriage defying conservatives and clergy to make this predominantly Roman Catholic country the third in the world to officially recognize same-sex unions. The bill also lets gay couples adopt children and inherit property from each other.
The Associated PressJapanese chorus girls appear to be drilling in military tactics atop their theater building as they perform salutes, June 30, 1937. The officer is from the Japanese regular army and says the girls display more rhythm in their drills than do the regular troops.
The Associated PressPope Paul VI, seated on throne in front of the main entrance to St. Peter's, receives act of obedience from Santiago Luis Cardinal Copello, Argentine Chancellor of the Roman Catholic Church, during the Pontiff's coronation ceremony June 30, 1963.
The Associated PressNew York Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt poses with two of his grandchildren, Anna Eleanor Dall, left, and Curtis Roosevelt Dall, while sitting at his desk at the State Capitol in Albany, New York, on June 30, 1932.
Stf, The Associated PressBritain's Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, and her companion Shaun Plunket, take the penguins for a walk at London Zoo, June 30, 1938.
The Associated PressCommander-in-chief of the German Africa Corps. Gen. Erwin Rommel, left, holding binoculars, watches enemy movement from a tank in the foremost lines on the North African Front on June 30, 1941 during World War II. Rommel is surrounded by German and Italian soldiers.
The Associated PressJackie Robinson, former baseball star, who was sent to Buffalo, N.Y. by Republican Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller in hopes of averting a fourth straight night of rioting, June 30, 1967.
Ira W. Guldner, The Associated PressAmong the estimated 3,000,000 youths between the ages of 18 and 20 who registered in the selective service enrollment was film actor Jackie Cooper,19, who was registered on June 30, 1942 at Beverly Hills, Calif., by Hetty Vorhaus, a member of the Woman's Emergency Corps.
The Associated PressA B-17 Flying Fortress remains in formation as smoke trails from its wing that is on fire as its load of bombs drop toward targets in Berlin, Germany, June 30, 1944.
The Associated PressThe Prime Minister Winston Churchill toured southern England, on June 30, 1944, and saw measures being taken to deal with the flying bombs. He visited gun sites and saw guns and fighters in action against them. The Prime Minister at a battery.
The Associated PressEdward Moffitt, who has a stable of 80 albinos racing rats at his home in San Francisco clocks his rats over the 150-foot course and notes the times, June 30, 1947. Moffitts newly patented rat race is elaborately equipped with six treadmills, dials, buzzers, bells and trick lights which together set up a terrifying clamor when the winner crosses the finish lines.
The Associated PressDelta Burke, 17, of Orlando poses with her city's skyline behind her on June 30, 1974. She was named 1974 Miss Florida in the Orlando contest and will represent her state in the annual Miss America beauty show.
The Associated PressPresident Dwight Eisenhower displays his famous smile as he sits in his car upon leaving Walter Reed Hospital in Washington on June 30, 1956 for the drive to his Gettysburg farm.
Hawaii State Archives, The Associated PressQuantas Airlines "City of Sydney" is inspected by Honolulans on June 30, 1959, after the inaugural flight to the islands. The flight inaugurated commercial jet travel to Hawaii, triggering an explosion in tourism, which remains the islands' No. 1 industry.
Paul Vathis, The Associated PressCorp. Clayton W. Hamberger, right, and Trooper Eric A. Bornemann of the Pennsylvania State police pose with a radar machine on the fender of their car underneath a newly erected radar speed check sign on route 30 near York, Pennsylvania on June 30, 1960. A motorist can not be arrested on the basis of a radar check but State Police are using the electronic device to single out speeding motorists for warnings.
Henry Burroughs, The Associated PressFirst lady Jacqueline Kennedy and President John F. Kennedy stand at attention during the playing of the national anthem at start of a reception during their state visit to Mexico City, Mexico, on June 30, 1962.
The Associated PressCharlie Chaplin, at right, can't resist making a joke as he walks in solemn procession at Oxford University, England, on June 30, 1962 where he was one of eight notables honored by the university. Chaplin, whose wife Oona is expecting his eighth child at home in Switzerland, received an honorary doctor of letters degree. At left is Professor George Ostrogorsky, the Byzantine historian, who also received a doctor of letters degree.
Lou Krasky, The Associated PressBernard White, 16, of Charleston good naturally challenges Muhammad Ali, as the former heavyweight champ heads to a news conference, June 30, 1971 at Charleston Municipal Auditorium in Charleston. Ali will box in two exhibition bouts at Stoney Field. One against Alex Scotty Mack and the other against Ed Brook.
MSG, The Associated PressFirst lady Betty Ford holds a letter written to President Gerald Ford by a six-year-old child asking why women can't be equal. Mrs. Ford showed the letter during Tuesday's opening of an exhibit in Plymouth, Mass. on June 30, 1976 called "Remember the Ladies" which is a tribute to the women who helped to establish the United States. After viewing the display Mrs. Ford said she hopes it encourages the current movement for women's rights.
The Associated PressAn Afghan rebel, armed with a light machine gun, rests after firing practice at the Khanday Khula rebel camp in Pakistan, near the Afghan border, June 30, 1980.
Doug Pizac, The Associated PressThe new space shuttle Challenger sits behind the four astronauts that will fly it during turnover ceremonies at Rockwell International's final assembly site in Palmdale, Calif., June 30, 1982. From left: Dr. Story Musgrave, pilot Karol J. Bobko, mission specialist Donald H. Peterson, and commander Paul J. Weitz. The Challenger's first flight will be some time early in 1983. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac)
Jean-Claude Figenwald, The Associated PressAmerican rocker Bruce Springsteen performs for some 60,000 French fans, June 30, 1985, at the La Courneuve ground, north of Paris.
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Children wear white masks with a red X over the mouth to symbolize their view that Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is silencing traditional Spanish families, during a demonstration in the center of Madrid, Thursday, June 30, 2005, against Spain's parliament legalizing of gay marriage. The parliament legalized gay marriage defying conservatives and clergy to make this predominantly Roman Catholic country the third in the world to officially recognize same-sex unions. The bill also lets gay couples adopt children and inherit property from each other.
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By Glen Barber | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
A selection of photos from around the world of events that happened on June 30.