June 24 in history: Napoleon's Grande Armée began invasion of Russia, Pablo Picasso opened his first exhibition, and more

 | Updated: Jun 24, 2021, 07:59 AM IST

Here's what happened today in history. 

Napoleon's Grande Armée begins invasion of Russia.

Napoleon's Grande Armée begins invasion of Russia. 

(Photograph:AFP)

Pablo Picasso opens his first exhibition.

Pablo Picasso opens his first exhibition. 

(Photograph:AFP)

The Berlin Blockade begins.

The Berlin Blockade begins. 

(Photograph:AFP)

Indian opposition MPs resign due to CAG report on Bofors Gun Deal.

Indian opposition MPs resign due to CAG report on Bofors Gun Deal. 

(Photograph:AFP)
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John Isner defeats Nicolas Mahut in longest match in tennis history.

John Isner defeats Nicolas Mahut in longest match in tennis history. 

(Photograph:AFP)