Capture of the U-505 Submarine
On June 4, 1944, the U-505, a German submarine, was captured by the U.S. Navy in the Atlantic Ocean. This event marked the first time the U.S. Navy had captured an enemy vessel at sea since the War of 1812. The capture of the U-505 provided the Allies with invaluable intelligence on German U-boat technologies […]
The Battle of Midway Begins
The Battle of Midway, one of the most decisive battles of World War II, began on June 4, 1942. This pivotal encounter between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy occurred near the Midway Atoll. The battle significantly altered the balance of power in the Pacific, as American forces succeeded in destroying four Japanese […]
Henry Ford’s Quadricycle Takes to the Streets
On June 4, 1896, Henry Ford completed his first successful test drive of the Quadricycle, his first attempt at building a gasoline-powered automobile. The vehicle, built with four bicycle wheels and a lightweight frame, marked Ford’s initial steps into the automotive industry. This innovation laid the groundwork for the future Ford Motor Company, which would […]
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, […]