June 11. Sir Barton first to win racing's Triple Crown, 1919.

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June 11, 1919.  By winning the Belmont Stakes Sir Barton first to win racing's Triple Crown.Cigar box label dedicated to August Belmont, for who the Belmont Stakes is named.

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June 12. At Windsor Castle King George V receives Irish disbanded 'colors,' 1922.

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June 11. Jack Calvo is born in 1894.