On This Day for 6/16 - A woman travels in space for the first time, the FDIC is created, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day June 15 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Biography of the Day [Joyce Carol Oates, 1992.]( [Joyce Carol Oates]( American writer [Joyce Carol Oates]( noted for her vast literary output in a variety of styles and genres and for her particularly effective depictions of violence and evil in modern society, was born on this day in 1938. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [Valentina V. Tereshkova.]( 1963: First woman in space On this day in 1963, Soviet cosmonaut [Valentina V. Tereshkova]( became the first woman to travel in space, having been launched into orbit aboard the spacecraft [Vostok]( 6, which completed 48 orbits in 71 hours. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2012: [Liu Yang.]( Yang]( became the first Chinese woman in space when she and two other crew members were launched aboard the spacecraft [Shenzhou]( 9. 1976: South African police fired on a group of [Soweto]( students marching in protest against state plans to impose the [Afrikaans]( language as a medium of instruction in black schools, igniting a massive popular uprising. 1933: [Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1937.]( [Hundred Days]( period of U.S. President [Franklin D. Roosevelt]( came to a close, with the bulk of his [New Deal]( legislation passed. 1933: [The FDIC building in Arlington, Virginia.]( [Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation]( (FDIC) was created under authority of the Federal Reserve Act of 1933. 1932: The [Lausanne Conference]( held to liquidate Germany's payment of reparations to the former [Allied]( and Associated powers of [World War I]( opened. 1917: [Katharine Graham]( publisher [Katharine Graham]( owner and publisher of [The Washington Post]( and Newsweek magazine, was born in New York City. 1911: [International Business Machine Corporation]( (IBM), a leading American [computer]( manufacturer, was incorporated. 1903: [Henry Ford]( [Ford Motor Company]( was founded by [Henry Ford]( and 11 associate investors. 1874: [Arthur Meighen, 1920.]( Meighen]( leader of the Conservative Party and prime minister of [Canada]( (1920–21, 1926), was born. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 30-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2017 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help](