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June 26, 1906 – The first Grand Prix
June 26, 2025


June 24, 1911 – F1 great Juan Manuel Fangio is born
June 24, 2025


June 22, 2001 – The Fast and the Furious debuts
June 22, 2025

June 21, 1947 – The first post war Mille Miglia
June 21, 2025


June 17, 1928 – Cord is Founded
June 17, 2025



June 8, 1948 – The first Porsche debuts
June 8, 2025

June 6, 1925 – Chrysler is founded
June 6, 2025


May 27, 1937 – The Golden Gate Bridge opens
May 27, 2025



May 14, 1966 – Subaru introduces the 1000
May 14, 2025
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