Terrorist Attack on London Bridge
On the evening of June 3, 2017, terrorists carried out a vehicular and stabbing attack at London Bridge and Borough Market in London, killing eight people and injuring dozens. The attackers drove a van into pedestrians on the bridge before abandoning the vehicle and launching a stabbing spree in the nearby market area. The attack […]
First American Astronaut Walks in Space
Ed White became the first American astronaut to walk in space on June 3, 1965, during the Gemini 4 mission. White’s spacewalk lasted 23 minutes, during which he maneuvered around his spacecraft with the aid of a handheld jet-propulsion gun. This historic event was a major milestone in NASA’s space program, demonstrating the U.S. commitment […]
Zoot Suit Riots Begin in Los Angeles
On June 3, 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots broke out in Los Angeles, California. These riots were characterized by a series of attacks by U.S. servicemen, stationed in the city during World War II, against Mexican American youth and other minorities who were recognizable by their distinctive zoot suits. The violence was fueled by racial […]
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on June 2, 1953, in Westminster Abbey, London, in a ceremony filled with pomp and circumstance. Her coronation, which was the first to be televised, symbolized not only the continuation of the British monarchy but also a new era of global media, reaching audiences worldwide. As the longest-reigning current monarch, […]
Babe Ruth Retires
On June 2, 1935, George Herman “Babe” Ruth, one of the most iconic figures in baseball history, retired from the sport. His retirement marked the end of an illustrious career during which he transformed baseball with his impressive hitting power, setting records for home runs, RBIs, and slugging percentage that stood for decades. Ruth’s larger-than-life […]
End of the American Civil War
On June 2, 1865, the American Civil War effectively came to an end when Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of Confederate forces west of the Mississippi, signed the surrender terms offered by Union negotiators. While President Jefferson Davis was captured and the better-known General Robert E. Lee had surrendered his army in April, Smith’s […]
Launch of CNN
On June 1, 1980, the Cable News Network (CNN) was launched by media mogul Ted Turner, revolutionizing the television news landscape. As the first 24-hour cable news channel, CNN significantly impacted how news was delivered, offering real-time coverage of events around the world. Its live broadcast of major crises, including wars, disasters, and political events, […]
Death of Helen Keller
Helen Keller, an American author, political activist, and lecturer, died on June 1, 1968. Despite losing her sight and hearing due to an illness at a very young age, Keller overcame significant disabilities to become a leading humanitarian of the 20th century. She was an advocate for people with disabilities, a campaigner for civil rights, […]
Birth of Marilyn Monroe
Norma Jeane Mortenson, who would become known worldwide as Marilyn Monroe, was born on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, California. Monroe rose to fame in the 1950s and early 1960s, becoming a major sex symbol and a Hollywood icon. Her roles in films like “Some Like It Hot” and “The Seven Year Itch” left […]
BBC Bans “God Save the Queen” by the Sex Pistols
On May 31, 1977, the BBC officially banned the song “God Save the Queen” by the punk rock band the Sex Pistols because of its controversial lyrics, which criticized the British monarchy and the social norms of the time. The ban itself became a symbol of the cultural clash between the rebellious spirit of punk […]