📖🗣️ Notable Events

[KellytheBelly]

I found these historic events to be quite interesting, and just wanted to share!  🙂

Notable Events for October 21st:

[source: National Day Calendar - October 21 | Birthdays & Events]

1774 - The first flag to include the word "Liberty" is flown in Massachusetts.
1867 - The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed Great Plains Indian leaders, relocating the tribes to a reservation in Indian Territory.

[While the treaty did relocate some Plains tribes, it's important to note that it was a complex event with significant cultural and historical implications. The treaty process was often fraught with misunderstandings and unequal power dynamics.]
1869 - The first shipment of fresh oysters is delivered from Baltimore.
1871 - The first amateur outdoor athletic games begin in NY.
1879 - Thomas Edison applies for a patent for an incandescent light bulb.
1915 - The first radiotelephone message overseas is made from Arlington, VA to Paris, France.

[This was a significant milestone, but it's worth noting that wireless communication had been evolving for several decades before this point.]
1917 - The first U.S. troops see action on the front lines in WWI.
1921 - President Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president in opposition of lynching in the South.

[While this was a significant step forward, it's important to recognize that lynching persisted in the South for many years after this speech.]
1940 - Ernest Hemingway's first novel, For Whom the Bell Tolls, is published.
1944 - American forces take the city of Aachen, Germany, after three weeks.

[This was a crucial battle, but it was part of a larger Allied offensive in Western Europe.]

1959 - The Guggenheim Museum opens to the public in NY.
1959 - President Eisenhower approves the transfer of all US Army space-related activities to NASA.
1964 - My Fair Lady, starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, premieres in NY.
1967 - Fifty thousand people march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Pentagon in protest of the Vietnam War.

[This was a major event in the history of the anti-war movement, but it's important to note that there were many other protests and demonstrations against the war.]
1975 - Women are allowed to enroll in the Coast Guard Academy for the first time.
1986 - Journalist Edward Tracy is kidnapped in Beirut.

[This was a tragic event, and Tracy was eventually released after several years in captivity.]
1989 - Bertram Lee and Peter Bynoe become the first major sports team owners after they purchase the Denver Nuggets for $65 million.
1991 - Hostage Jesse Turner is released from captivity in Beirut after 5 years.
2019 - Facebook takes down disinformation campaigns from Iran and Russia.
2020 - Over 545 children are left without parents after being separated at the U.S./Mexican border.

[This was a highly controversial policy that led to widespread condemnation and legal challenges.]

[KellytheBelly · Accepted solution]

Notable Events for June 14th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 14 | Birthdays & Events]

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1158 - Munich [now, Germany] is founded, by Henry the Lion.
1775 – The Continental Congress authorizes the enlistment of expert riflemen, marking the birth of the 'United States Army' as America's first national institution.
[The United States Army is established.]
1777 – The Second Continental Congress passes the 'Flag Act,' officially adopting the 'Stars and Stripes' as the flag of the United States.
['Stars and Stripes' is adopted by Congress, as the flag of the, 'United States.']
1789 – Captain William Bligh, and 18 others cast adrift from HMS Bounty, reach Timor.
[After a perilous 4,000-mile journey, in an open boat.]
1834 - Isaac Fischer, Jr. patents sandpaper.
[US Patent: 8,246X, Coating Paper, Manufacturing sandpaper.]
1846 – American settlers, in California, rebel against Mexican rule, and proclaim the [short-lived], 'California Republic,' also known as the, 'Bear Flag Republic.'
1877 – Henry Ossian Flipper becomes the first African American cadet to graduate from the, 'United States Military Academy,' at West Point.
1894 - The famous Massey Hall, in downtown Toronto, opens with a performance of Handel's, 'Messiah.'
1900 - The 'Republic of Hawaii' becomes a U.S. territory.
1919 – British aviators, John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown depart from St. John's, Newfoundland, on the first non-stop transatlantic flight, landing in Ireland, less than 16 hours later.
1923 - Fiddlin' John Carson records, 'The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane,' a pivotal moment as he became the first country musician to be recorded by Ralph Peer, a highly influential talent scout of the 1920s.
1937 - Pennsylvania becomes the first of the United States to celebrate 'Flag Day,' officially, as a state holiday.
[While President Woodrow Wilson had issued a proclamation, in 1916, establishing June 14th as, 'Flag Day,' nationally. It wasn't until Pennsylvania's action, in 1937, that it became a state-recognized holiday.]
1940 – German troops enter and occupy Paris during World War II, marking the fall of France.
1940 – The first transport of Polish political prisoners arrive at Auschwitz, which becomes Nazi Germany's largest concentration [and extermination] camp.
1942 - 'Anne Frank' begins to keep a diary.
1949 – Albert II, a rhesus monkey, rides a V-2 rocket to an altitude of 134 km, becoming the first mammal, and monkey, in space.
[He survived the ascent, but died on return due to parachute failure.]
1951 – The U.S. Census Bureau dedicates UNIVAC I, the first commercially produced electronic digital computer in the United States.
1953 - 'Elvis Presley' graduates from L.C. Humes High School, in Memphis, Tennessee.
1954 – 'Under God' is added to Pledge of Allegiance: U.S. President, Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a bill into law adding the words, 'under God' to the, 'United States Pledge of Allegiance.'
1959 – The Disneyland Monorail System, the first daily operating monorail system, in the Western Hemisphere, opens to the public.
1961 - 'Patsy Cline' sustains serious head injuries and, a fractured hip in a car accident, in Madison, Tennessee.
[Despite her injuries, her song, 'I Fall to Pieces' became her first Country No. 1, and a major crossover hit.]
1965 - 'The Beatles' release their seventh Capitol Records album in the U.S., 'Beatles VI.'
1967 - 'The Monkees' record 'Daydream Believer.'
1967 - 'The Doors' appear at, 'Steve Paul's Scene/The Scene,' in New York City, with Jimi Hendrix notably in the audience.
1967 - 'The Beatles' record, 'All You Need Is Love.'
1968 - 'The Jeff Beck Group,' featuring a then-unknown Rod Stewart, as lead singer, makes its U.S. debut, a performance that helped launch both their careers.
1970 - 'Grand Funk Railroad' spend $100,000 for a block-long billboard, in New York's Times Square, to advertise their album, 'Closer to Home,' a successful marketing move that helped the album reach No. 6 on the Billboard Top 200.
1970 - The Grateful Dead release their, 'Workingman's Dead' LP.
1970 - 'Derek and the Dominos,' featuring 'Eric Clapton,' make their live debut, in London, at a charity concert to benefit the Dr. Spock Civil Liberties Defense Fund.
[The band was introduced under this name after a mix-up with their original choice, 'The Dynamics.']
1971 - The first 'Hard Rock Cafe' opens, in London.
1974 - Ray Stevens' song about streaking, 'The Streak,' reaches No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart.
[A song about the latest British craze of streaking, running naked in a public place.]
1974 - 'David Bowie' opens his, 'Diamond Dogs' tour at the Montreal Forum, surprising fans by shedding his flamboyant 'Ziggy Stardust persona,' for a more conventional look.
1975 - America's, 'Sister Golden Hair' goes to No. 1 on the US singles chart, their second U.S. No. 1.
1977 - 'Led Zeppelin' concludes a sold-out six-night engagement, at Madison Square Garden, with a three-hour set during their 11th, and final, North American tour.
1979 - A 'No Nukes' concert takes place at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, featuring an impressive lineup including, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Stephen Stills.
1980 - Billy Joel's seventh studio album, 'Glass Houses,' begins a six-week run atop the Billboard 200, becoming his second U.S. No. 1 album, and featuring, 'It's Still Rock and Roll to Me,' his first single to top the Billboard Hot 100.
1980 - 'Peter Gabriel' scores his first UK No. 1 album with his third solo release, 'Peter Gabriel.'
1982 – After six weeks of fighting, Argentina surrenders to Great Britain, ending the, 'Falklands War,' and restoring British control over the islands.
1982 - 'The Pretenders' fire Pete Farndon.
[The decision was made due to his increasing drug use, which was impacting his performance, and relationship with the band.]
1985 - The film, 'Prizzi's Honor' is released in theaters.
1985 – Shiite Hezbollah terrorists hijack TWA Flight 847, leading to a multi-day crisis.
[The flight was en route from Athens to Rome.]
1987 - 'Madonna' plays the first date on her, 'Who's That Girl World Tour' at the Osaka Stadium, in Osaka, Japan.
1988 - 'The Fat Boys' file a $5 million lawsuit against Miller Beer, and Joe Piscopo, for using their likeness in a commercial.
[This lawsuit, among other claims, addressed the use of 'look-alikes' in the commercial, suggesting they bore a striking resemblance to, 'The Fat Boys,' as well as the use of their performing style.]
1989 - 40th U.S. President, 'Ronald Reagan' receives honorary knighthood, by Queen Elizabeth II.
1991 - The movie, 'Robin Hood: 'Prince of Thieves' debuts in theaters.
1991 - 'Foreigner' releases the album, 'Unusual Heat,' the only one to feature Johnny Edwards as lead vocalist, instead of founding member, Lou Gramm.
1992 - Violence erupts at a beachfront sports and music festival, in Belmar, New Jersey, resulting in 38 minor injuries, and 28 arrests.
1994 - The New York Rangers win their first Stanley Cup, in 54 years, beating Vancouver, 3-2, in game 7, at Madison Square Garden.
1994 - 'Aaliyah' releases her debut studio album, 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number,' which fuses soul-filled R&B and hip-hop, with the 'new jack swing' production of the era.
1994 - Cows gather around a just-fallen meteorite fragment, in St. Robert, Quebec.
1995 - Michael Jackson and his wife, Lisa Marie Presley, appear on ABC's, 'PrimeTime Live' in a live interview with Diane Sawyer, their first since their surprise marriage.
1996 - The movie, 'The Cable Guy' is released, in theaters.
2000 - Noel Gallagher of Oasis is voted the, 'Un-coolest Person in Rock,' in Melody Maker's annual survey.
2002 - Films, 'The Bourne Identity,' and 'Scooby-Doo' debut, in theaters.
2002 - In Lubbock, TX, a power failure ends a Britney Spears concert, after only two songs.
2002 - Near-Earth asteroid 2002 MN misses the Earth, by 75,000 miles.
[It was discovered three days later, on June 17, 2002.]
2004 - A tractor-trailer overturns on a highway, in Bear Trap Canyon, Montana, spilling its load of hundreds of beehives, and unleashes some nine million angry honeybees.
2005 - 'Asafa Powell' sets a new 100m world record, of 9.77 seconds.
2005 - A 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes, about 90 miles southwest of the coastal community of, 'Crescent City,' in California, 300 miles northwest of San Francisco.
[Later revised to 7.2-magnitude.]
2008 - 'Pearl Jam' headlines the, 'Bonnaroo Music Festival,' delivering a nearly three-hour set.
2010 - Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin are inducted into the, 'Apollo Theatre's Legends Hall of Fame.'
2011 - The Broadway musical, 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' opens.
2012 - Canadian singer-songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot is inducted into the, 'U.S. Songwriters Hall of Fame.'
2015 – The murder of Claudine 'Dee Dee' Blanchard [mother of, 'Gypsy Rose'] is discovered, leading to a highly publicized case, involving, 'Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.'
2016 - 'Kiss Rocks Vegas' is released, on pay-per-view.
2017 – Grenfell Tower Fire: A devastating fire tears through the 24-story Grenfell Tower in London, killing 72 people.
2024 - 'Luke Combs' releases his new album, 'Fathers & Sons.'
2024 - 'Paul McCartney & Wings' 1974 bootleg, 'One Hand Clapping' gets an official release.

Other Observances:

Flag Day [U.S.]
[Commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. What we know fondly as the, 'Stars and Stripes' was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag, on June 14, 1777, in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Colonial troops fought under many different flags with various symbols and slogans—rattlesnakes, pine trees, and eagles; 'Don’t Tread on Me,' 'Liberty or Death,' and 'Conquer or Die,' to name a few. The first flag had 13 stars on a blue field and 13 alternating red and white stripes for the 13 original colonies. Now there are 50 stars, one for each state in the Union, but the 13 stripes remain. Although many people believe that Betsy Ross designed and sewed the first flag, there's no proof of that. Flag Day was first celebrated in 1877, on the flag’s 100th birthday.]
Army Birthday [U.S.]
[Celebrates the establishment of the U.S. Army by the Continental Congress, in 1775.]
World Blood Donor Day
[Promotes awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts.]
National Bourbon Day
[A day to recognize the, 'Official Spirit of America.' Calling all bourbon lovers' across the globe, to raise a glass for one of the smoothest whiskeys around.]
National Strawberry Shortcake Day
[This day lands at the peak of strawberry season, and while we are able to get strawberries all year long now, the best strawberries are those picked from April to June. These bright red berries during this time are sweeter and more flavorful. By adding them to a shortcake biscuit or a sponge cake, strawberry shortcake is an easy and refreshing summertime dessert!]
National Rosé Day
[A day that recognizes a very versatile wine, that complements many dishes.]
National New Mexico Day
[Celebrates New Mexico becoming the '47th' state to join the Union.]
National Dragonfly Day [Second Saturday in June]
[Let's buzz around learning facts about the big-eyed bug, also known as the, dragonfly.]
National Cucumber Day
[A day to crunch on some fresh cucumbers, a summer favorite.]
Monkey Around Day [U.S.]
[This day encourages everyone to set aside their worries and toss out their inhibitions. A day to just goof off and do whatever comes to mind. Maybe you have a wild idea that you’ve always wanted to try, but were afraid to. Today’s the perfect opportunity to be brave and safely have some fun. You’ll be pleased you did it tomorrow. So, go with the flow, and spend some time idly without being too serious.]
World Doll Day [Second Saturday in June]
[This family-friendly day encourages you to give someone a doll, especially to a child that does not have one.]
National Pop Goes the Weasel Day
[A day that celebrates a nursery rhyme children have been singing for more than 300 years.]
National Outlet Shopping Day [Second Saturday/Weekend in June]
[This shopping holiday is shaking up the retail landscape this summer at outlet centers across North America. Planning for summer fun begins with having the right apparel and accessories. After a long winter, we look into our closets and realize the choices can be limited. Having the perfect look–comfortable, flattering and on trend–is any shopper’s goal. There is no better way to get summer kicked off with a bang than by shopping and saving. Be sure you’ve got the right outfit to go with every occasion on your summer calendar starting today!]
International Bath Day
[This day commemorates the legend of Archimedes, who is said to have discovered the principle of buoyancy while taking a bath, and then famously exclaimed, 'Eureka!.' The day is a reminder to embrace bath time for its relaxing and creative benefits, and to appreciate the cultural and personal significance of bathing.]
National Dog Dad Day
[A heartwarming occasion set aside to honor the men who love, care for, and cherish their canine companions.]
World Juggling Day
[A day dedicated to preserving and spreading the history of the art of juggling. Juggling requires discipline, dedication, and lots of practice. This entertaining act can be done with several items ranging from balls and bowling pins to bottles and knives — the possibilities are endless. People can get into juggling at any age as the only prerequisite for this skill is passion.]
World Gin Day [Second Saturday in June]
[A global celebration of all things gin.]
Worldwide Knit in Public Day
[The objective of the holiday is to showcase knitting as an enjoyable activity to partake in — for all ages, not just doting grandparents looking to make a sweater for their darling grandchildren.]

[KellytheBelly · Accepted solution]

Notable Events for June 14th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 14 | Birthdays & Events]

[+ Generic AI Search Results, Almanac, National Today, & Wikipedia]

1158 - Munich [now, Germany] is founded, by Henry the Lion.
1775 – The Continental Congress authorizes the enlistment of expert riflemen, marking the birth of the 'United States Army' as America's first national institution.
[The United States Army is established.]
1777 – The Second Continental Congress passes the 'Flag Act,' officially adopting the 'Stars and Stripes' as the flag of the United States.
['Stars and Stripes' is adopted by Congress, as the flag of the, 'United States.']
1789 – Captain William Bligh, and 18 others cast adrift from HMS Bounty, reach Timor.
[After a perilous 4,000-mile journey, in an open boat.]
1834 - Isaac Fischer, Jr. patents sandpaper.
[US Patent: 8,246X, Coating Paper, Manufacturing sandpaper.]
1846 – American settlers, in California, rebel against Mexican rule, and proclaim the [short-lived], 'California Republic,' also known as the, 'Bear Flag Republic.'
1877 – Henry Ossian Flipper becomes the first African American cadet to graduate from the, 'United States Military Academy,' at West Point.
1894 - The famous Massey Hall, in downtown Toronto, opens with a performance of Handel's, 'Messiah.'
1900 - The 'Republic of Hawaii' becomes a U.S. territory.
1919 – British aviators, John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown depart from St. John's, Newfoundland, on the first non-stop transatlantic flight, landing in Ireland, less than 16 hours later.
1923 - Fiddlin' John Carson records, 'The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane,' a pivotal moment as he became the first country musician to be recorded by Ralph Peer, a highly influential talent scout of the 1920s.
1937 - Pennsylvania becomes the first of the United States to celebrate 'Flag Day,' officially, as a state holiday.
[While President Woodrow Wilson had issued a proclamation, in 1916, establishing June 14th as, 'Flag Day,' nationally. It wasn't until Pennsylvania's action, in 1937, that it became a state-recognized holiday.]
1940 – German troops enter and occupy Paris during World War II, marking the fall of France.
1940 – The first transport of Polish political prisoners arrive at Auschwitz, which becomes Nazi Germany's largest concentration [and extermination] camp.
1942 - 'Anne Frank' begins to keep a diary.
1949 – Albert II, a rhesus monkey, rides a V-2 rocket to an altitude of 134 km, becoming the first mammal, and monkey, in space.
[He survived the ascent, but died on return due to parachute failure.]
1951 – The U.S. Census Bureau dedicates UNIVAC I, the first commercially produced electronic digital computer in the United States.
1953 - 'Elvis Presley' graduates from L.C. Humes High School, in Memphis, Tennessee.
1954 – 'Under God' is added to Pledge of Allegiance: U.S. President, Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a bill into law adding the words, 'under God' to the, 'United States Pledge of Allegiance.'
1959 – The Disneyland Monorail System, the first daily operating monorail system, in the Western Hemisphere, opens to the public.
1961 - 'Patsy Cline' sustains serious head injuries and, a fractured hip in a car accident, in Madison, Tennessee.
[Despite her injuries, her song, 'I Fall to Pieces' became her first Country No. 1, and a major crossover hit.]
1965 - 'The Beatles' release their seventh Capitol Records album in the U.S., 'Beatles VI.'
1967 - 'The Monkees' record 'Daydream Believer.'
1967 - 'The Doors' appear at, 'Steve Paul's Scene/The Scene,' in New York City, with Jimi Hendrix notably in the audience.
1967 - 'The Beatles' record, 'All You Need Is Love.'
1968 - 'The Jeff Beck Group,' featuring a then-unknown Rod Stewart, as lead singer, makes its U.S. debut, a performance that helped launch both their careers.
1970 - 'Grand Funk Railroad' spend $100,000 for a block-long billboard, in New York's Times Square, to advertise their album, 'Closer to Home,' a successful marketing move that helped the album reach No. 6 on the Billboard Top 200.
1970 - The Grateful Dead release their, 'Workingman's Dead' LP.
1970 - 'Derek and the Dominos,' featuring 'Eric Clapton,' make their live debut, in London, at a charity concert to benefit the Dr. Spock Civil Liberties Defense Fund.
[The band was introduced under this name after a mix-up with their original choice, 'The Dynamics.']
1971 - The first 'Hard Rock Cafe' opens, in London.
1974 - Ray Stevens' song about streaking, 'The Streak,' reaches No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart.
[A song about the latest British craze of streaking, running naked in a public place.]
1974 - 'David Bowie' opens his, 'Diamond Dogs' tour at the Montreal Forum, surprising fans by shedding his flamboyant 'Ziggy Stardust persona,' for a more conventional look.
1975 - America's, 'Sister Golden Hair' goes to No. 1 on the US singles chart, their second U.S. No. 1.
1977 - 'Led Zeppelin' concludes a sold-out six-night engagement, at Madison Square Garden, with a three-hour set during their 11th, and final, North American tour.
1979 - A 'No Nukes' concert takes place at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, featuring an impressive lineup including, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Stephen Stills.
1980 - Billy Joel's seventh studio album, 'Glass Houses,' begins a six-week run atop the Billboard 200, becoming his second U.S. No. 1 album, and featuring, 'It's Still Rock and Roll to Me,' his first single to top the Billboard Hot 100.
1980 - 'Peter Gabriel' scores his first UK No. 1 album with his third solo release, 'Peter Gabriel.'
1982 – After six weeks of fighting, Argentina surrenders to Great Britain, ending the, 'Falklands War,' and restoring British control over the islands.
1982 - 'The Pretenders' fire Pete Farndon.
[The decision was made due to his increasing drug use, which was impacting his performance, and relationship with the band.]
1985 - The film, 'Prizzi's Honor' is released in theaters.
1985 – Shiite Hezbollah terrorists hijack TWA Flight 847, leading to a multi-day crisis.
[The flight was en route from Athens to Rome.]
1987 - 'Madonna' plays the first date on her, 'Who's That Girl World Tour' at the Osaka Stadium, in Osaka, Japan.
1988 - 'The Fat Boys' file a $5 million lawsuit against Miller Beer, and Joe Piscopo, for using their likeness in a commercial.
[This lawsuit, among other claims, addressed the use of 'look-alikes' in the commercial, suggesting they bore a striking resemblance to, 'The Fat Boys,' as well as the use of their performing style.]
1989 - 40th U.S. President, 'Ronald Reagan' receives honorary knighthood, by Queen Elizabeth II.
1991 - The movie, 'Robin Hood: 'Prince of Thieves' debuts in theaters.
1991 - 'Foreigner' releases the album, 'Unusual Heat,' the only one to feature Johnny Edwards as lead vocalist, instead of founding member, Lou Gramm.
1992 - Violence erupts at a beachfront sports and music festival, in Belmar, New Jersey, resulting in 38 minor injuries, and 28 arrests.
1994 - The New York Rangers win their first Stanley Cup, in 54 years, beating Vancouver, 3-2, in game 7, at Madison Square Garden.
1994 - 'Aaliyah' releases her debut studio album, 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number,' which fuses soul-filled R&B and hip-hop, with the 'new jack swing' production of the era.
1994 - Cows gather around a just-fallen meteorite fragment, in St. Robert, Quebec.
1995 - Michael Jackson and his wife, Lisa Marie Presley, appear on ABC's, 'PrimeTime Live' in a live interview with Diane Sawyer, their first since their surprise marriage.
1996 - The movie, 'The Cable Guy' is released, in theaters.
2000 - Noel Gallagher of Oasis is voted the, 'Un-coolest Person in Rock,' in Melody Maker's annual survey.
2002 - Films, 'The Bourne Identity,' and 'Scooby-Doo' debut, in theaters.
2002 - In Lubbock, TX, a power failure ends a Britney Spears concert, after only two songs.
2002 - Near-Earth asteroid 2002 MN misses the Earth, by 75,000 miles.
[It was discovered three days later, on June 17, 2002.]
2004 - A tractor-trailer overturns on a highway, in Bear Trap Canyon, Montana, spilling its load of hundreds of beehives, and unleashes some nine million angry honeybees.
2005 - 'Asafa Powell' sets a new 100m world record, of 9.77 seconds.
2005 - A 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes, about 90 miles southwest of the coastal community of, 'Crescent City,' in California, 300 miles northwest of San Francisco.
[Later revised to 7.2-magnitude.]
2008 - 'Pearl Jam' headlines the, 'Bonnaroo Music Festival,' delivering a nearly three-hour set.
2010 - Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin are inducted into the, 'Apollo Theatre's Legends Hall of Fame.'
2011 - The Broadway musical, 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' opens.
2012 - Canadian singer-songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot is inducted into the, 'U.S. Songwriters Hall of Fame.'
2015 – The murder of Claudine 'Dee Dee' Blanchard [mother of, 'Gypsy Rose'] is discovered, leading to a highly publicized case, involving, 'Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.'
2016 - 'Kiss Rocks Vegas' is released, on pay-per-view.
2017 – Grenfell Tower Fire: A devastating fire tears through the 24-story Grenfell Tower in London, killing 72 people.
2024 - 'Luke Combs' releases his new album, 'Fathers & Sons.'
2024 - 'Paul McCartney & Wings' 1974 bootleg, 'One Hand Clapping' gets an official release.

Other Observances:

Flag Day [U.S.]
[Commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. What we know fondly as the, 'Stars and Stripes' was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag, on June 14, 1777, in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Colonial troops fought under many different flags with various symbols and slogans—rattlesnakes, pine trees, and eagles; 'Don’t Tread on Me,' 'Liberty or Death,' and 'Conquer or Die,' to name a few. The first flag had 13 stars on a blue field and 13 alternating red and white stripes for the 13 original colonies. Now there are 50 stars, one for each state in the Union, but the 13 stripes remain. Although many people believe that Betsy Ross designed and sewed the first flag, there's no proof of that. Flag Day was first celebrated in 1877, on the flag’s 100th birthday.]
Army Birthday [U.S.]
[Celebrates the establishment of the U.S. Army by the Continental Congress, in 1775.]
World Blood Donor Day
[Promotes awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts.]
National Bourbon Day
[A day to recognize the, 'Official Spirit of America.' Calling all bourbon lovers' across the globe, to raise a glass for one of the smoothest whiskeys around.]
National Strawberry Shortcake Day
[This day lands at the peak of strawberry season, and while we are able to get strawberries all year long now, the best strawberries are those picked from April to June. These bright red berries during this time are sweeter and more flavorful. By adding them to a shortcake biscuit or a sponge cake, strawberry shortcake is an easy and refreshing summertime dessert!]
National Rosé Day
[A day that recognizes a very versatile wine, that complements many dishes.]
National New Mexico Day
[Celebrates New Mexico becoming the '47th' state to join the Union.]
National Dragonfly Day [Second Saturday in June]
[Let's buzz around learning facts about the big-eyed bug, also known as the, dragonfly.]
National Cucumber Day
[A day to crunch on some fresh cucumbers, a summer favorite.]
Monkey Around Day [U.S.]
[This day encourages everyone to set aside their worries and toss out their inhibitions. A day to just goof off and do whatever comes to mind. Maybe you have a wild idea that you’ve always wanted to try, but were afraid to. Today’s the perfect opportunity to be brave and safely have some fun. You’ll be pleased you did it tomorrow. So, go with the flow, and spend some time idly without being too serious.]
World Doll Day [Second Saturday in June]
[This family-friendly day encourages you to give someone a doll, especially to a child that does not have one.]
National Pop Goes the Weasel Day
[A day that celebrates a nursery rhyme children have been singing for more than 300 years.]
National Outlet Shopping Day [Second Saturday/Weekend in June]
[This shopping holiday is shaking up the retail landscape this summer at outlet centers across North America. Planning for summer fun begins with having the right apparel and accessories. After a long winter, we look into our closets and realize the choices can be limited. Having the perfect look–comfortable, flattering and on trend–is any shopper’s goal. There is no better way to get summer kicked off with a bang than by shopping and saving. Be sure you’ve got the right outfit to go with every occasion on your summer calendar starting today!]
International Bath Day
[This day commemorates the legend of Archimedes, who is said to have discovered the principle of buoyancy while taking a bath, and then famously exclaimed, 'Eureka!.' The day is a reminder to embrace bath time for its relaxing and creative benefits, and to appreciate the cultural and personal significance of bathing.]
National Dog Dad Day
[A heartwarming occasion set aside to honor the men who love, care for, and cherish their canine companions.]
World Juggling Day
[A day dedicated to preserving and spreading the history of the art of juggling. Juggling requires discipline, dedication, and lots of practice. This entertaining act can be done with several items ranging from balls and bowling pins to bottles and knives — the possibilities are endless. People can get into juggling at any age as the only prerequisite for this skill is passion.]
World Gin Day [Second Saturday in June]
[A global celebration of all things gin.]
Worldwide Knit in Public Day
[The objective of the holiday is to showcase knitting as an enjoyable activity to partake in — for all ages, not just doting grandparents looking to make a sweater for their darling grandchildren.]

[KellytheBelly · Accepted solution]

Notable Events for June 14th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 14 | Birthdays & Events]

[+ Generic AI Search Results, Almanac, National Today, & Wikipedia]

Continued...

Born:

1811: Harriet Beecher Stowe, American author and abolitionist ['Uncle Tom's Cabin'].
1820: John Bartlett, American publisher, editor, and author ['Bartlett's Familiar Quotations'].
1864: Alois Alzheimer, German psychiatrist and neuropathologist, known for his research into Alzheimer's disease.
1903: Alonzo Church, American computer scientist, mathematician, logician, and philosopher, whose work provided foundation for computer science.
1904: Margaret Bourke-White, American documentary photographer and photojournalist.
1909: Burl Ives, American actor ['Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'], and country-folk singer, who will always be remembered as the narrator in, 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.'
1912: E. Cuyler Hammond, American biologist and epidemiologist, who was the first to link smoking with lung cancer.
1916: Dorothy McGuire, American actress ['Gentleman's Agreement,' Walt Disney's 'Old Yeller,' and 'Swiss Family Robinson'].
1928: Che Guevara, Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist.
[A major figure of the Cuban Revolution, his stylized visage has become a ubiquitous countercultural symbol of rebellion and global insignia in popular culture.]
1929: Thomas J. Kelly, American aerospace engineer, and dubbed the, 'Father of the Lunar Module,' by NASA.
1931: Marla Gibbs, American actress [Florence on, 'The Jeffersons'], singer, comedian, writer, and television producer, whose career spans seven decades. [Age '94']
1931: Junior Walker, American multi-instrumentalist [primarily saxophonist], and vocalist who recorded for Motown, during the 1960s.
1941: David Houston, American farmer and inventor ['Roll Film,' and 'Kodak Camera'].
[David Henderson Houston is a key figure in the history of the Kodak camera, though not as widely recognized as George Eastman. Houston is credited with inventing the roll film system that enabled the creation of the first 'portable Kodak camera.' He also suggested the name, 'Kodak,' to Eastman, inspired by his home state, North Dakota. While Eastman popularized and commercialized the Kodak camera, Houston's contributions to roll film technology were foundational.]

1945: Rod Argent, English singer and keyboardist ['The Zombies,' and 'Argent']. [Age '80']
1946: Donald Trump, American businessman, and 45th & 47th President of the United States. [Age '79']
1949: Alan White, English musician [drummer for, 'Yes'].
1950: Rowan Williams, Welsh bishop, poet, theologian, and former [104th] Archbishop of Canterbury. [Age '75']
1952: Pat Summitt, Basketball player and coach for the, 'Tennessee Lady Vols' basketball team.
1954: Will Patton, American actor ['Gone in 60 Seconds,' and 'No Way Out']. [Age '71']
1957: Marcus Miller, American jazz bassist, composer, and producer. [Age '66']
1958: Eric Heiden, American physician, and a former long track Olympic speed skater, road cyclist and track cyclist. [Age '67']
1961: Boy George [George O'Dowd], English singer-songwriter ['Culture Club'], and DJ. [Age '64']
1966: Traylor Howard, American actress ['Dirty Work,' and 'Me, Myself & Irene']. [Age '59']
1969: Steffi Graf, German [former] professional tennis player. [Age '56']
1970: Chris Chaney, American musician [former bassist for, 'Jane's Addiction,' and is the touring bassist for, 'AC/DC']. [Age'55']
[A prolific and versatile session musician, he has played with a variety of recording artists ranging from Joe Satriani, Joe Cocker, Shakira, Slash, Beth Hart, Adam Lambert, Alanis Morissette, Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Sara Bareilles, Gavin Degraw, Cher, John Fogerty, Lisa Marie Presley, Meat Loaf, Rob Zombie, Romeo Santos, James Blunt, Shinedown, Robben Ford, and Celine Dion.]
1976: Alan Carr, English comedian, broadcaster, writer ['City Life'], and television presenter. [Age '49']
1978: Diablo Cody, American screenwriter ['Juno'], and producer. [Age '47']
1981: Chauncey Leopardi, American actor ['The Sandlot,' and 'Freaks and Geeks']. [Age '44']
1982: Lang Lang, Chinese pianist, who has performed with major orchestras around the world and appeared at many leading concert halls. [Age '43']
1983: J.R. Martinez, American actor ['All My Children'], motivational speaker, and former U.S. Army soldier. [Age '42']
[He is the winner of Season 13 of ABC's, 'Dancing with the Stars.' Martinez has served as a member of the board of directors of, 'The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors.' In February 2003, he was deployed to the Middle East. Two months later, Martinez was driving a Humvee when its left front tire hit an IED; Martinez suffered smoke inhalation and severe burns to more than 34 percent of his body. Because of this, Martinez has become a motivational speaker for other burn survivors.]
1983: Torrance Coombs, Canadian actor ['The Tudors']. [Age '42']
1988: Kevin McHale, American actor and singer ['Glee']. [Age '37']
1989: Lucy Hale, American actress and singer ['Pretty Little Liars,' 'Fantasy Island']. [Age '36']
1991: Jesy Nelson, English singer ['Little Mix']. [Age '34']
1992: Daryl Sabara, American actor ['Spy Kids']. [Age '33']
1993: Gunna, American rapper, singer, and songwriter. [Age '32']
1999: Tzuyu, Taiwanese singer ['Twice']. [Age '26']

Died:

1801: Benedict Arnold, American general who defected to the British, during the Revolutionary War. [b. 1740/1741]
1926: Mary Cassatt, American painter and printmaker. [b. 1844]
1928: Emmeline Pankhurst, British political activist and suffragette. [b. 1858]
1986: Alan Jay Lerner, American lyricist and librettist ['My Fair Lady,' and 'Camelot']. [b. 1918]
1986: Jorge Luis Borges, Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator regarded as a key figure in Spanish-language and international literature. [b. 1899]
1989: Pete de Freitas, English musician [drummer for, 'Echo & the Bunnymen'], and producer. [b. 1961]
1992: Peggy Ashcroft, English actress whose career spanned more than 60 years. [b. 1907]
1994: Henry Mancini, American composer, conductor, arranger, pianist and flutist. [b. 1924]
1995: Rory Gallagher, Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist. [b. 1948]
2012: Yvette Wilson, American actress ['Moesha,' and 'The Parkers']. [b. 1964]

2025:  Melissa Hortman, American lawyer, Democratic–Farmer–Labor politician, speaker and member of the, Minnesota House of Representatives.  [died at age '55' - she was shot.]

[She represented the northern parts of the Twin Cities metropolitan area in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2005 until her assassination [shot], on this day, serving as minority leader, from 2017 to 2019 and as the 61st Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, from 2019 to June 2025. On June 14, 2025, Hortman and her husband were assassinated in their home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The suspect was identified as 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter [still at large], who also allegedly attempted to assassinate Minnesota state senator, John Hoffman in a related shooting, the same day.]

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Notable Events for June 13th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 13 | Birthdays & Events]

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1381 - During the 'Peasants' Revolt,' a large mob of English peasants, led by Wat Tyler, march into London, burning and looting.
1525 - Theologian, Martin Luther weds Katharina von Bora.
1774 - Rhode Island becomes first colony to prohibit the importation of slaves.
1777 - The 19-year-old French aristocrat, Marquis de Lafayette arrives in South Carolina, to serve alongside General George Washington, in the 'American Revolutionary War.'
1789 - Betsy Hamilton serves ice cream for dessert to President George Washington, at a dinner party.
1805 - Meriwether Lewis reaches the, 'Great Falls of the Missouri River,' confirming the Lewis and Clark expedition's direction.
1807 - President Thomas Jefferson receives a subpoena to testify in the treason trial of his former vice president, Aaron Burr.
1850 - 'The American League of Colored Laborers' union forms, becoming the first Black union in the U.S.
1854 - Anthony Faas patents the first accordion in the U.S.
[Speccaton of Letters Patent No. 11,062.]
1898 - The Canadian Yukon Territory is officially formed.
1920 - After several instances of children being mailed to family members, the U.S. Post Office makes an official announcement prohibiting children from being sent as a pieces of parcel.
[The U.S. Postal Service rules that children may not be sent by mail.]
1940 - Paris is evacuated before the German advance during World War II.
1942 - A four-man Nazi sabotage team lands by submarine, at Long Island, New York.
[They were later captured.]
1942 - The 'Office of War Information' opens in the U.S.
1944 - The Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs become the first major league baseball teams to play at Doubleday Field, in Cooperstown, New York.
[The first Hall of Fame Game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, New York, featuring the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, was played.]
1944 - Germany’s highly publicized secret weapon, 'the flying bomb,' is dropped on English targets, for the first time.
1948 - An ailing Babe Ruth makes his final appearance, at Yankee Stadium.
[49,641 came out to see the Babe for the final time. The New York Yankees retire Ruth's uniform No. 3 during ceremonies that also commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Stadium.]
1950 - South Africa implements the, 'Group Areas Act,' a major pillar of the apartheid system.
1960 - 'The Silver Beetles' [later, 'The Beatles'] perform at the Jacaranda Coffee Bar, in Liverpool, with Tommy Moore making his final appearance as their drummer.
1962 - Stanley Kubrick's controversial film, 'Lolita' premieres, in New York.
[An adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's, 'Lolita.']
1964 - The Rolling Stones made their first major U.S. television appearance on the show called 'Hollywood Palace,' hosted by Dean Martin. In addition, they release, 'Tell Me (You're Coming Back),' in the U.S.

[It is noted that Dean Martin made comments regarding their long hair during the appearance.]

1964 - Jimmy Nicol makes his last appearance as a 'temporary Beatle' with 'The Beatles,' in Adelaide, Australia.
1966 - The U.S. Supreme Court rules in 'Miranda v. Arizona,' establishing that criminal suspects must be informed of their constitutional rights [Miranda Rights/The Miranda warning] before police questioning.
1967 - President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court, who becomes the first African American justice.
1969 - Mick Taylor is introduced as the new guitarist for, 'The Rolling Stones,' replacing Brian Jones.
1970 - The Beatles' LP, 'Let It Be' reaches #1, in the US album charts, and their single, 'The Long and Winding Road' also hits #1, in the US charts.
1970 - Bread releases the soft rock classic, 'Make It With You.'
1970 - Uriah Heep release their debut album, '...Very 'Eavy...Very 'Umble,' in the U.K.
1971 - The New York Times begins publishing the, 'Pentagon Papers,' a secret study of the U.S.'s involvement in the Vietnam War.
1972 - Clyde McPhatter, original lead vocalist with, 'The Drifters,' dies.
1975 - Peter Frampton plays, the first of two nights, at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom, with recordings from these shows later used for his No. 1 album, 'Frampton Comes Alive!'
1975 - John Lennon makes his final TV appearance on the special, 'Salute to Sir Lew – The Master Showman,' which airs on this date.
1983 - 'Pioneer 10' becomes the first man-made object to leave the central solar system by crossing the orbit of Neptune.
1986 - The film, 'Back to School' is released in theaters.
1988 - Paula Abdul's debut album, 'Forever Your Girl,' is released.
1989 - The Detroit Pistons win their first NBA title.
1989 - Jerry Lee Lewis receives a star on the, 'Hollywood Walk of Fame.'
1992 - Billy Ray Cyrus starts a 17-week run at No. 1, on the U.S. album chart, with, 'Some Gave All.'
1995 - Alanis Morissette releases her breakthrough album, 'Jagged Little Pill.'
1995 - 'Fear Factory' issue their second full-length effort, 'Demanufacture.'
1998 - A concert-goer is struck by lightning, during the, 'Dave Matthews Band' set, at the 'Tibetan Freedom Concert,' in Washington, D.C.'s RFK Stadium.
2000 - The leaders of South Korea and North Korea meet in an historic summit, the first such meeting, since the Korean War.
[The historic summit between the leaders of North and South Korea took place from June 13-15, 2000. The summit was held in Pyongyang, North Korea.]
2002 - The United States withdraws from the, 'Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.'
2000 - Sinead O'Connor releases, 'Faith and Courage,' her first studio album, in six years.
2005 - Michael Jackson is cleared of all child molestation charges, after a five-month trial.
2006 - Jurors begin deliberations in the trial of Susan Polk, for the murder of her husband.
2008 - R. Kelly is acquitted of all child pornography charge, after a six-year legal battle.
2010 - The Pixar animation film, 'Toy Story 3' premieres.
2012 - San Francisco Giants pitcher, Matt Cain throws a perfect game.
[A first for the franchise.]
2012 - The TV series, 'Dallas,' originally on CBS, returns to television, on 'TNT.'
2013 - The White House states it has conclusive evidence that Syrian President, Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons.
2014 - 'How to Train Your Dragon 2,' and '22 Jump Street' are released in theaters.
2015 - Rachel Platten performs, 'Fight Song,' with Taylor Swift, during her concert, in Philadelphia.
2018 - A raccoon completes a climb of a  25-story skyscraper, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
[The raccoon was seen on the UBS Tower building ledge on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 12, 2018. It had been seen on a ledge of the nearby Town Square building the day before. After attempts to lure it down failed, it began climbing the UBS Tower on Tuesday. It continued its climb into the early morning hours and reached the roof around 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, where it was later captured.]

Other Observances:

Friday the 13th  🙀
[This day is considered the unluckiest of days in many superstitions, unless you were born on Friday the 13th, in which case it is your lucky day. 'Friggatriskaidekaphobia' is the fear of Friday the 13th. Some people don’t like the number 13, whether it’s a Friday or not. The fear of the number 13 is called, 'triskaidekaphobia.' Quite a few skyscrapers and hotels do not have a 13th floor [or a room 13, for that matter], and many buildings substitute 12 1/2 for 13 in their addresses.]
National Sewing Machine Day
[A day to appreciate the invention that revolutionized garment production.]
Wear Blue Day [Friday before Father's Day]
[This day often promotes men's health awareness.]
National Blame Someone Else Day [First Friday the 13th of the Year]
[A lighthearted day to playfully shift blame.]
National Weed Your Garden Day
[A reminder for gardeners to tend to their green spaces.]
World Softball Day
[Celebrate the sport of softball.]
International Albinism Awareness Day
[A day to raise awareness about albinism and combat discrimination.]
National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
[A day to laugh about our occasional blunders in the kitchen.]

International Axe Throwing Day
[For enthusiasts of axe throwing to promote their passion.]
National Random Acts of Light Day
[Founded to inspire small acts of kindness and hope.]
National Dance/Movement Therapy Advocacy Day
[A day to educate more people about the new and unique form of psychotherapy called dance/movement therapy making waves around the world. It addresses mental health by honing in on the body, movement, and dance as a natural expression that aids physical and psychological healing.]
National Golf Cart Day
[A day to celebrate golf carts.]
National Movie Night [Second Friday in June]
[Encourages family movie nights.]
National Jane Day
[It's Jane Day!]
Feast of St. Anthony [Catholic Church] [Spain]
[A day to honor the life and work of, St. Anthony of Padua.]
National Chamoy Day
[A day to honor this delicious versatile condiment that the world raves over.]

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Notable Events for June 13th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 13 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1752: Fanny Burney, English satirical novelist, diarist and playwright.
1792: William Austin Burt, American inventor of the first typographer [typewriter], legislator, surveyor, and millwright.
1865: William Butler [W.B.] Yeats, Irish poet and Nobel laureate.
1868: Wallace Clement Sabine, American physicist who founded the field of architectural acoustics [the engineering of a building impacted the sound of music].
1888: Fernando Pessoa, Portuguese poet.
1897: Paavo Nurmi, Finnish runner.
1903: Red Grange, American football player.
1911: Luis Walter Alvarez, American physicist and Nobel laureate.
1913: Ralph Edwards, American radio and television host, radio producer, and television producer.
[Game show host of, 'Truth or Consequences.']
1915: Don Budge, American tennis player.
[The first tennis play to win the all four Grand Slam tournaments, in one year.]
1922: Ed Shames, WWII Army Paratrooper, and last surviving officer of the 'Band of Brothers' [101st Airborne-Easy Company 506th Regiment].
1926: Paul Lynde, American comedian, actor, and game-show panelist.
1932: Bob McGrath, American actor [Bob on 'Sesame Street'], singer, and children's author.
1935: Christo, Bulgarian artist.
[Known for wrapping large-scale objects.]
1943: Malcolm McDowell, English actor ['A Clockwork Orange,' 'Caligula,' 'Cat People,' and 'Tank Girl']. [Age '82']
1944: Ban Ki-moon, South Korean diplomat, and 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations.
1948: Joe Roth, American film executive, producer, director, and co-founder of the film company, 'Morgan Creek Productions.' [Age '77']
1951: Richard Thomas, American actor [John-Boy Walton in, 'The Waltons']. [Age '74']
1951: Stellan Skarsgård, Swedish actor ['The Hunt for Red October,' 'Good Will Hunting,' 'Dancer in the Dark,' 'Dogville,' 'Melancholia,' and 'Nymphomaniac']. [Age '74']
1953: Tim Allen, American actor ['Home Improvement,' 'Christmas with the Kranks'], and comedian. [Age '72']
[Known as, 'Tim the Toolman.']
1962: Ally Sheedy, American actress ['The Breakfast Club,' 'St. Elmo's Fire,' 'WarGames,' 'Short Circuit, and 'High Art']. [Age '63']
1962: Hannah Storm, American sportscaster and journalist. [Age '63']
1963: Paul De Lisle, American musician [bassist for, 'Smash Mouth']. [Age '61']
1963: Audrey Niffenegger, American writer ['The Time Traveler's Wife'], artist, and academic. [Age '62']
1968: David Gray, English singer-songwriter. [Age '57']
1970: Rivers Cuomo, American musician ['Weezer']. [Age '55']
1971: Tupac Shakur, American rapper and actor, regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time.
1972: Natalie MacMaster, Canadian fiddler. [Age '53']
1974: Steve-O, American television personality and stunt performer. [Age '51']
1978: Ethan Embry, American actor ['Dutch']. [Age '47']
1981: Chris Evans, American actor. [Age '44']
1985: Raz B, American singer ['B2K']. [Age '40']
1986: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, American actresses ['Full House'], and fashion designers. [Age '39']
1986: Kat Dennings, American actress. [Age '39']
1990: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, English actor. [Age '35']

Died:

1231: Anthony of Padua, Portuguese Catholic priest and member of the Order of Friars Minor. [b. 1195]
1645: Miyamoto Musashi, Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist, and writer who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 duels. [b. 1584]
1886: Ludwig II of Bavaria, King of Bavaria. [b. 1845]
1918: Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia. [b. 1878]
1972: Clyde McPhatter, American R&B vocalist ['The Drifters']. [b. 1932]
1977: Matthew Garber, English child actor ['Mary Poppins']. [b. 1956]
1979: Demetrio Stratos, Egyptian/Italian singer-songwriter. [b. 1945]
1979: Darla Hood, American child actress ['Our Gang']. [b. 1931]
1986: Benny Goodman, American jazz musician, and bandleader. [b. 1909]
1987: Geraldine Page, American actress. [b. 1924]
[With a career which spanned four decades across film, stage, and television, Page was the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for four Tony Awards.]
2005: Lane Smith, American actor ['Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman']. [b. 1936]
2006: Charles Haughey, Irish Fianna Fáil politician, former Taoiseach [Prime Minister] of Ireland. [b. 1925]
2008: Tim Russert, American news broadcaster [moderator for NBC’s, 'Meet the Press'], and journalist. [b. 1950]
2010: Jimmy Dean, American country music singer, television host, actor, businessman, and sausage entrepreneur. [b. 1928]
2017: Anita Pallenberg, German-Italian model, actress, and muse to 'The Rolling Stones.' [b. 1942]
2018: D.J. Fontana, American drummer. [b. 1931]
[Known for his work with Elvis Presley]
2023: Cormac McCarthy, American novelist. [b. 1933]
[He wrote twelve novels, two plays, five screenplays, and three short stories, spanning the Western, post-apocalyptic, and Southern Gothic genres. His works often include graphic depictions of violence, and his writing style is characterised by a sparse use of punctuation and attribution. He is widely regarded as one of the great American novelists.]
2025: Stephen Stanko, American convicted murderer, execution by lethal injection. [b. 1968]

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Notable Events for June 12th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 12 | Birthdays & Events]

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1429 - Hundred Years' War: Joan of Arc leads the French army in their capture of Jargeau from the English.
[June 11th-June 12th]
1665 - England creates a municipal government, in New York.
1776 - The 'Virginia Declaration of Rights' is adopted.
1796 - 'Society of Unitarian Christians in Philadelphia,' is organized.
1800 - 'Portsmouth Navy Yard,' in New Hampshire, is established.
[Later its name was changed to, 'Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.']
1812 - Napoleon Bonaparte, and his Grande Armée, invade Russia.
1817 - The first predecessor of the bicycle, Karl Drais's, 'Laufmaschine' [Draisine], a two-wheeler without pedals, is demonstrated.
[A predecessor to the bicycle.]
1849 - The gas mask is patented, by Lewis P. Haslett.
1859 - The 'Comstock Lode,' a rich silver and gold deposit, is discovered in Nevada.
1898 - The Philippines declares its independence from Spain, with Emilio Aguinaldo as its revolutionary leader.
1901 - Cuba agrees to become an American protectorate by accepting the, 'Platt Amendment.'
1920 - 'Man O' War' wins the 52nd Belmont Stakes, setting a record for the fastest mile ever run by a horse, at that time.
1923 - Magician, 'Harry Houdini' thrills a large audience by struggling free from a straightjacket, head downward, 40 feet above the ground.

1935 -  A ceasefire is negotiated between Bolivia and Paraguay, ending the, 'Chaco War.'
1935 - At age 17, Ella Fitzgerald records her first songs, 'Love and Kisses,' and 'I'll Chase the Blues Away.'
1937 - The Soviet Union, under Joseph Stalin, executes eight army leaders, as part of the, 'Great Purge.'
[The purge hit deeply from June 1937 and November 1938, removing 35,000; many were executed.]
1939 - The 'Baseball Hall of Fame' officially opens in Cooperstown, New York.
1939 - Filming begins on the first horror movie, 'Dr. Cyclops,' which is the first American horror film shot in three-strip Technicolor.
1942 - For her 13th birthday, Anne Frank receives a diary [which she named, 'kitty']; she would later use to document her family's time in hiding, during the Holocaust.
[Known as, 'The Diary of a Young Girl.']
1944 - World War II: Six days after D-Day, the five Allied landing groups in Normandy link up to form a single front.
1957 - Jerry Lee Lewis', 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On' enters the country charts.
1963 - A Prominent Civil rights leader, 'Medgar Evers' is assassinated outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi, by white supremacist, 'Byron De La Beckwith.'
1963 - The Beach Boys record, 'Surfer Girl,' and 'Little Deuce Coupe.'
1964 - Anti-apartheid activist and ANC leader, Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison, for sabotage and other offenses, in South Africa, in the Rivonia Trial.
1964 - The Beatles receive their largest-ever welcome in Adelaide, Australia, with an estimated 250,000 fans lining the streets.
1965 - The Supremes score their fifth consecutive U.S. No. 1 single with, 'Back In My Arms Again,' becoming the first American group to achieve this feat.
1965 - Sonny & Cher make their U.S. television debut on ABC-TV's, 'American Bandstand [Episode #8.40 Episode, aired Jun 12, 1965, TV-G, 1h].
1967 - The U.S. Supreme Court, in Loving v. Virginia, unanimously strikes down all state laws prohibiting interracial marriage as unconstitutional.
1972 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono release their politically oriented double-album, 'Some Time In New York City.'
1974 - 'Little League Baseball, Inc.' announces its decision to allow girls to play.
1975 - Indira Gandhi, the prime minister of India, is found guilty of electoral corruption.
[This ruling came from the Allahabad High Court.]
1977 - David Berkowitz, the 'Son of Sam' serial killer, receives a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
1979 - Bryan Allen wins the second 'Kremer prize' for a man-powered flight across the English Channel, in the Gossamer Albatross.
1981 - 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' the first Indiana Jones film, is released.
1981 - The first major league baseball player's strike begins, lasting for two months.
1982 - A massive nuclear disarmament rally and concert is held in New York City's Central Park, with over a million attendees.
1982 - Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, and Gary 'U.S.' Bonds perform at the, 'Nuclear Disarmament' rally, in Central Park.
1985 - Megadeth releases their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!'
1987 - During a speech at the Brandenburg Gate, in Berlin, U.S. President Ronald Reagan famously challenges Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to 'Tear down this wall!'
1989 - The Elvis Presley Car Museum opens, at Graceland.
1990 - Mariah Carey's self-titled debut album is released, in the U.S.
1991 - Boris Yeltsin is elected as the first president of the Russian Federation.

[Boris Yeltsin becomes the first popularly elected leader of Russia [then, part of the Soviet Union].]
1991 - Mount Pinatubo, in the Philippines, erupts for the first time, in 600 years.
[On June 12, the volcano's first spectacular eruption sent an ash column 19 km [12 mi] into the atmosphere. Additional explosions occurred overnight and the morning of June 13. Seismic activity during this period became intense. When even more highly gas-charged magma reached Pinatubo's surface on June 15, the volcano exploded, sending an ash cloud 40 km [25 mi] into the atmosphere. Volcanic ash and pumice blanketed the countryside.]
1991 - The Chicago B ulls win their first NBA championship title.
1994 - Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman are murdered in Brentwood, California, leading to the highly publicized, 'O.J. Simpson trial.'
1999 - NATO and Russian forces enter Kosovo, as part of the peace deal ending the 'Kosovo War.'
2003 - American actor, 'Gregory Peck' dies at age '87.'
2003 - Little Richard, Van Morrison, Queen, and Phil Collins are inducted into the, 'Songwriters Hall of Fame.'
2005 - Pink Floyd announces they will reunite with Roger Waters for the, 'Live 8' concert.
2005 - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes most of Southern California.
2006 - Prince receives a Webby Lifetime Achievement Award for his 'visionary' use of the Internet.
[He was the first major artist to release an entire album, 'Crystal Ball' [1997], exclusively online.]

2010 - Amy Singley and Steven Smith wed, in Pennsylvania.
[The pair were born on the same day, in the same hospital.]
2011 - The Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat to win the NBA championship series for the first time, in the franchise’s 31-year history.
2016 - The deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history [up to that time] occurs at 'Pulse,' an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people.

Other Observances:

National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
[A day to celebrate and enjoy peanut butter cookies.]
Raggedy Ann and Andy Day
[Celebrates these beloved rag dolls.]
National Red Rose Day
[A day to send roses and show appreciation.]
Superman Day
[A day to celebrate the iconic superhero.]
National Jerky Day
[Celebrates the history, popularity, and nutritional benefits of dried meat.]
National Loving Day
[Commemorates the landmark 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia, which struck down state laws banning interracial marriage.]
International Falafel Day
[A day for falafel lovers to come together and encourage people to try this delicious dish.]
World Day Against Child Labour
[An international day to raise awareness and prompt action to stop child labor in all its forms.]
International Cachaça Day
[Celebrates the Brazilian-made distilled spirit, cachaça.]
Philippines Independence Day
[Celebrates the independence of the Philippines from Spanish rule in 1898.]
Russia Day
[Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic in 1990.]
National Career Nurse Assistants' [CNA] Day
[The first day of 'National Nursing Assistants Week,' honoring the dedication of nurse assistants.]
Democracy Day [in some countries, notably Nigeria]
[Celebrates the return to democratic rule.]
Pulse Night of Remembrance
[A commemoration day, held in the U.S.]
National Great Dane Day
[If you know anyone named, 'Dane,' this is their day!]
National Button Battery Awareness Day
[A day to remember, Reese Hamsmith, an 18-month-old toddler from Lubbock, Texas, who died tragically after swallowing a button battery. Despite being taken to the hospital and undergoing surgery, baby Reese did not survive, as the button battery had already caused too much damage. Before the incident, few people knew about the dangers of button batteries — an everyday household object. This day is observed to raise awareness in the hopes that no one else will ever have to suffer the way baby Reese and his family did.]
Peace Day [Kosovo]
[After the ceasefire in the Kosovo War was negotiated in 1999, the holiday was established and sponsored by the United Nations. 1.2 million people were forced to flee their homes as a result of the conflict, which began when rebel forces attempted to overthrow Serbian sovereignty and was countered with heavy aggression by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. On June 3rd, an agreement was struck to cease the fighting, and NATO peacekeepers arrived in Kosovo on June 12 to begin the process of establishing a safe zone. It is a significant date in Kosovo’s history, as it marks the beginning of the country’s transition to an autonomous, democratic system.]
Chaco Armistice [Paraguay]
[A day to commemorate the end of the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia.]

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Born:

1806: John A. Roebling, German-American civil engineer, designer of the, 'Brooklyn Bridge.'
1827: Johanna Spyri, Swiss author of children's stories ['Heidi'].
1890: Egon Schiele, Austrian Expressionist painter.
1892: Djuna Barnes, American writer ['Nightwood'].
1897: Anthony Eden, British politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
1899: Weegee [Arthur Fellig], Ukrainian-American photojournalist.
1909: Archie Bleyer, American song arranger, bandleader, and record company executive.
1912: Carl Hovland, American psychologist who developed social judgment theory of attitude change.
1915: David Rockefeller, American banker and philanthropist.
1916: Irwin Allen, American film and television producer and director.
[Known for his work in science fiction, then later as the 'Master of Disaster' for his work in the disaster film genre. His most successful productions were 'The Poseidon Adventure' [1972], and The Towering Inferno [1974].]
1918: Samuel Arkoff, American film producer, known as the co-founder of, 'American International Pictures.'
1924: George H. W. Bush, '41st' President of the United States.
1928: Vic Damone, American traditional pop and big band singer ['You're Breaking My Heart'], and actor.
1929: Anne Frank, German/Dutch, German-born Jewish diarist, author, and Holocaust victim.
1930: Jim Nabors, American actor ['The Andy Griffith Show,' 'Gomer Pyle – USMC'], and singer.
1931: Barbara Hillary, American Arctic explorer, nurse, publisher, adventurer and inspirational speaker.
[She became the first black woman to reach the North Pole.]
1933: Eddie Adams, American photographer and photojournalist.
[Noted for portraits of celebrities and politicians and for coverage of 13 wars, who took the iconic Pulitzer Prize photograph [1969] of the execution of a Viet Cong soldier.]
1941: Chick Corea, American jazz pianist and composer.
1941: Reg Presley, English singer ['The Troggs'], and songwriter.
1941: Marv Albert, American sportscaster. [Age '84']
['The voice of basketball.']
1949: John Wetton, English musician ['King Crimson,' 'Asia'].
1950: Sonia Manzano, American actress [Maria on, 'Sesame Street']. [Age '75']
1950: Bun E. Carlos, American musician [drummer for, 'Cheap Trick']. [Age '75']
1951: Brad Delp, American singer ['Boston'].
1957: Timothy Busfield, American actor and director. [Age '68']
1958: Meredith Brooks, singer-songwriter and guitarist. [Age '67']
1959: John Linnell, American musician ['They Might Be Giants']. [Age '66']
1964: Paula Marshall, American actress. [Age '61']
1974: Jason Mewes, American actor ['Jay and Silent Bob'], comedian, film producer, and podcaster. [Age '51']
1979: Robyn [Robin Miriam Carlsson], Swedish singer ['Do You Know (What It Takes)']. [Age '46']
1981: Adriana Lima, Brazilian supermodel. [Age '44']
1981: John Gourley, American musician, singer, and songwriter ['Portugal. The Man']. [Age '44']
1985: Blake Ross, American software developer, and co-created of, Mozilla 'Firefox.'  [Age '40']
1985: Dave Franco, American actor ['Superbad'], and filmmaker. [Age '40']

Died:

1963: Medgar Evers, American civil rights activist, and soldier. [b. 1925]
1972: Saul Alinsky, American community organizer, author, and political theorist. [b. 1909]
1983: Norma Shearer, American actress [active 1919-1942]. [b. 1902]
1994: Cab Calloway, American jazz singer and bandleader. [b. 1907]
1998: Leo Buscaglia, American author, motivational speaker, professor in the Department of Special Education at the 'University of Southern California,' and self-help guru known as, 'Dr. Hug'. [b. 1924]

1998: Theresa Merritt, American actress ['The Wiz']. [b. 1922]
2002: Bill Blass, American fashion designer. [b. 1922]
2003: Gregory Peck, American actor ['Spellbound,' 'Roman Holiday'], and one of the most popular film stars from the 1940s to the 1970s. [b. 1916]
2005: Makobo Modjadji VI, African 'rain queen' of South Africa’s Balobedu tribe. [b. 1978]
[She was the sixth and youngest queen.]
2005: Scott Young, Canadian journalist, sportswriter, and novelist. [b. 1918]
[He's the father of musician, Neil Young.]
2006: György Ligeti, Hungarian-Austrian composer. [b. 1923]
2007: Don Herbert, American actor, and television’s science teacher, 'Mr. Wizard.' [b. 1917]
2013: Jiroemon Kimura, Japanese supercentenarian, he was the world’s oldest man known [as of June 2013]. He died at age 116. [b. 1897]
2016: Victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida.
2023: Silvio Berlusconi, Italian media magnate and former Prime Minister. [b. 1936]
2024: Jerry West, American basketball player ['Los Angeles Lakers'], coach, and executive. [b. 1938]

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323 BC - Alexander the Great, the young Macedonian military genius who forged an empire stretching from the eastern Mediterranean to India, dies, in Babylon, at the age of, '32.'
1509 - King Henry VIII of England marries Catherine of Aragon, his first of six wives.
1770 - Captain James Cook runs aground on the, 'Great Barrier Reef'
[Captain James Cook discovers the Great Barrier Reef, off of Australia, when his ship runs aground.]
1776 - The Continental Congress appoints the, 'Committee of Five' [Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston] to draft the, 'Declaration of Independence.'
1793 - Robert Hattrick receives the first patent for the stove.
1798 - Napoleon Bonaparte takes the island of Malta.
[The French forces, under Bonaparte's command, took control of Malta while en route to Egypt during the French Revolutionary Wars.]
1805 - A fire consumes large portions of Detroit, in the Michigan Territory.
1837 - The 'Broad Street Riot' occurs in Boston, fueled by ethnic tensions between Yankees and Irish.
1895 - Charles E. Duryea received the first U.S. patent granted to an American inventor for a gasoline-driven automobile.
1919 - 'Sir Barton' wins the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse to capture the U.S. Triple Crown.
1935 - Inventor, Edwin Armstrong gives the first public demonstration of 'FM' broadcasting, in the United States, at Alpine, New Jersey.
1940 - World War II: The Siege of Malta begins with a series of Italian air raids.
1942 - World War II: The United States agrees to send 'Lend-Lease' aid, to the Soviet Union.
1943 - During World War II, the Italian island of Pantelleria surrenders, after a heavy air bombardment. [See: Operation Corkscrew]
1947 - Sugar rationing finally ends in the U.S.
1949 - Hank Williams Sr. makes his Grand Ole Opry debut, a legendary moment in country music history.
1955 - A tragic accident occurs during the, '24 Hours of Le Mans' motor race [at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France], and kills 83 spectators, to include the driver.
[One of motor racing's worst disasters.]
1959 - Christopher Cockerell first presents his hovercraft invention to the public, in Cowes, Isle of Wight, U.K.
[This initial demonstration involved the SR-N1 hovercraft.]
1962 - At night, Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin [allegedly] escape from Alcatraz Island.
[They are the only prisoners, in the prison's history, to be officially reported as having escaped. They were never found.]
1963 - Buddhist monk, 'Thich Quang Duc' publicly burns himself to death, in Saigon, to protest the South Vietnamese government's oppression of Buddhists.
1963 - President Kennedy addresses Americans proposing the, 'Civil Rights Act of 1964' to end segregation.
1963 - The University of Alabama is desegregated as Vivian Malone and James Hood become the first two Black students allowed to enroll.
[Alabama Governor, George Wallace famously blocks the doorway in protest.]
1967 - Israel and Syria accept a U.N. cease-fire.
[This was the day that the Six-Day War officially ended.]
1968 - Lloyd Old identifies the first cell surface antigens that could determine different types of cancer cell types.
[This discovery was a major breakthrough in understanding cancer and its treatment.]
1979 - John Wayne, iconic American film actor, dies at age '72,' after battling cancer.
1982 - Steven Spielberg's movie, 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' opens.
1986 - The classic teen comedy, 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' is released.
1987 - Margaret Thatcher becomes the first British prime minister, in over 160 years, to win a third consecutive term of office.
1993 - Steven Spielberg's blockbuster movie, 'Jurassic Park' opens.
2001 - Timothy McVeigh, convicted of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, is executed by lethal injection.
2002 - The reality competition TV series, 'American Idol' debuts.
2002 - Antonio Meucci is acknowledged as the 'first inventor' of the 'telephone,' by the United States Congress.
2004 - The 'Cassini–Huygens' spacecraft makes its closest flyby of the Saturn moon, 'Phoebe.'
2008 - Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper makes a historic official apology, to Canada's First Nations, in regard to abuses at Canadian Indian residential schools.
2008 - The 'Fermi Gamma-ray' Space Telescope is launched, into orbit.
2010 - Africa hosts the, 'FIFA World Cup,' for the first time, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
[The FIFA World Cup opens in South Africa, marking the first time the event is held on the African continent.]

Other Observances:

National Corn on the Cob Day 
[A day to celebrate and enjoy corn on the cob.]
Say Hi Day
[Encouraging people to say hello to strangers.]

National German Chocolate Cake Day

[Indulge in this delicious dessert.]
National Making Life Beautiful Day
[A day to focus on appreciating the small things and spreading kindness.]
International Yarn Bombing Day
[A creative and colorful day to decorate public spaces with knitted or crocheted yarn.]
King Kamehameha Day
[A highly revered leader in Hawaii, King Kamehameha I [who united the Hawaiian Islands], is honored, with celebrations across the Hawaiian islands.]
Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
[A national event in India honoring the mystic poet.]
International Lynx Day
[A day that raises awareness for lynx conservation.]

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Born:

1572: Ben Jonson, English playwright ['Every Man in His Humour'], poet and actor.
1864: Richard Strauss, German composer and conductor.

[Best known for his tone poems and operas.]
1876: Alfred L. Kroeber, Cultural anthropologist.
[He was the first to receive a PHD in anthropology, from Columbia University.]
1880: Jeannette Rankin, American politician, women's rights advocate.

[The first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and is still the only woman to be elected to Congress, in the state of Montana.]
1910: Jacques Cousteau, French naval officer, oceanographer, filmmaker, and author.
[Cousteau co-invented the first successful open-circuit self-contained underwater breathing apparatus [SCUBA], called the 'Aqua-Lung,' which assisted him in producing some of the first underwater documentaries.]
1913: Vince Lombardi, American professional football coach, and executive in the National Football League [NFL Hall of Famer].
[Lombardi is considered, by many, to be among the greatest coaches and leaders in American sports. He's best known as the head coach of the, 'Green Bay Packers' during the 1960s.]
1920: Hazel Scott, Trinidadian-American jazz and classical pianist, and singer.
1933: Gene Wilder, American actor ['Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,' 'Blazing Saddles']. [d. 2016]
1939: Jackie Stewart / 'The Flying Scot', Scottish-British Formula One racing driver, broadcaster and motorsport executive. [Age '86']

[He competed in 'Formula One,' from 1965 to 1973.]

1939: Christina Crawford, American former author and actress. [Age '86']
[Best known for her 1978 memoir and exposé, 'Mommie Dearest,' which described the alleged abuse she was subjected to by her adoptive mother, film star, Joan Crawford.]
1945: Adrienne Barbeau, American actress ['The Fog' - 1980, 'Escape from New York' - 1981, 'Creepshow' - 1982]. [Age '80']

1949: Frank Beard, American musician [drummer for, 'ZZ Top']. [Age '76']

1950: Graham Russell, British musician [guitarist for, 'Air Supply'], singer-songwriter, and producer. [Age '75']
1952: Donnie Van Zant, American singer ['.38 Special,' 'Van Zant']. [Age '73']
1956: Joe Montana, American football quarterback [NFL 16 Seasons - 'San Francisco 49ers']. [Age '69']
[Nicknamed the, 'Comeback Kid,' and 'Joe Cool,' Montana is one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time.]
1959: Hugh Laurie, British actor ['Fry and Laurie,' and 'House'], and musician. [Age '66']
1960: Mehmet Oz ['Dr. Oz'], Turkish-American surgeon and television personality. [Age '65']
1969: Peter Dinklage, Multi-award winning American actor ['Game of Thrones']. [Age '56']
1978: Joshua Jackson, Canadian-American actor ['Apt Pupil,' 'Cruel Intentions']. [Age '47']
1986: Shia LaBeouf, American actor ['Transformers,' 'Nymphomaniac,' 'Honey Boy']. [Age '39']
1988: Claire Holt, Australian-American actress ['Like Blue Jazz']. [Age '37']
1997: Kodak Black, American rapper [No Flockin'], singer, and songwriter. [Age '28']

Died:

1936: Robert E. Howard, American author [creator of, 'Conan the Barbarian']. [b. 1906]
1979: John Wayne / 'Duke', American actor ['The Searchers,' 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, 'True Grit']. [b. 1907]
1999: DeForest Kelley, American actor [Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy in, 'Star Trek, from 1966 to 1991]. [b. 1920]
2014: Ruby Dee, American actress and civil rights activist. [b. 1922]
2015: Ornette Coleman, American jazz saxophonist, trumpeter, violinist, and composer. [b. 1930]
[He is best known as a principal founder of the free jazz genre, a term derived from his 1960 album, 'Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation.']
2015: Dusty Rhodes / 'The American Dream', American professional wrestler, booker, and trainer. [b. 1945]
2015: Jim Ed Brown, American country music singer. [b. 1934]
[He achieved fame, in the 1950s, with his two sisters, as a member of, 'The Browns.']

Today, June 11th, 2025:

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2025: Ananda Lewis, American television personality ['MTV,' 'While You Were Out']. [breast cancer - d. age '52'] [b. 1973]
2025: Douglas McCarthy, English musician [lead vocalist for, 'Nitzer Ebb']. [possible cirrhosis of the liver - d. age '58'] [b. 1966]
2025: Ayumu Saito, Japanese playwright, director, theatre producer, and actor ['Ju-On: The Grudge 2,' 'The Angel's Egg,' 'Journey Under the Midnight Sun']. [urothelial carcinoma - d. age '61'] [b. 1964]

2025: Brian Wilson, American Hall of Fame musician [co-founder of the, 'The Beach Boys'], singer-songwriter ['Good Vibrations'], and record producer ['Pet Sounds']. [d. age '82.'] [b. 1942]

[Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition and mastery of recording techniques, he is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the 20th century. His best-known work is distinguished for its high production values, complex harmonies and orchestrations, vocal layering, and introspective or ingenuous themes. Wilson's formative influences included George Gershwin, the Four Freshmen, Phil Spector, and Burt Bacharach.]

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1610 - The first Dutch settlers arrive, to colonize Manhattan Island.
[However, other sources, like the Library of Congress, suggest that the first permanent Dutch settlement in New Netherland [which included Manhattan] was established, in 1624. Some historians pinpoint the arrival of the first settlers on Governors Island, in May 1624. These initial groups then dispersed to different areas, including those near Albany, Connecticut, and Delaware.
Construction of Fort Amsterdam on Manhattan Island started in 1625, solidifying the presence that would become 'New Amsterdam.']
1639 - The first log cabin is built, at Fort Christina, in Wilmington, Delaware.
1692 - Bridget Bishop is the first person to be executed [by hanging], during the Salem witch trials, in colonial Massachusetts.
1752 - Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm, demonstrating the connection between lightning and electricity.
[Benjamin Franklin conducts his famous kite experiment, demonstrating that lightning is electricity.]
1772 - In an early act of defiance against British rule, colonists board and burn the, 'HMS Gaspee,' off the coast of Rhode Island.
[The incident where colonists boarded and burned the HMS Gaspee off the coast of Rhode Island, known as the, 'Gaspee Affair' or, 'Burning of the Gaspee.' Specifically, the Gaspee ran aground on the evening of June 9th, and the attack and burning occurred that night, and into the early morning of June 10th.]
1775 - John Adams proposes, to Congress, that the men besieging Boston should be considered a Continental Army, led by a general.
1791 - 'Canada Constitution Act' is passed, by British Parliament, creating Upper and Lower Canada.
1809 - 'Phoenix' steamboat is the first in the U.S. to sail on open sea.
1829 - The first boat race takes place, between Oxford and Cambridge.
1847 - The 'Chicago Tribune' newspaper begins publication.
1854 - The U.S. Naval Academy holds its first graduation ceremony.
[The first set of students graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy.]
1865 - Richard Wagner's opera, 'Tristan und Isolde' premieres, in Munich, Germany.
1898 - The U.S. Marines land at Guantanamo Bay, in Cuba.
1902 - The U.S. patent for a window envelope [outlook envelope] is issued, to Americus F. Callahan.
1931 - Jimmie Rodgers records with the, 'Carter Family,' a country music milestone.
1933 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt issues, 'Executive Order 6166,' placing, 'Mount Rushmore' [Black Hills, South Dakota] under the jurisdiction of the, 'National Park Service' [NPS].
1935 - Dr. Robert Smith takes his last drink, and creates the, 'Alcoholics Anonymous' organization to support people and their sobriety.
['Alcoholics Anonymous' is founded, in Akron, Ohio, by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith. Bill spent hours working out the best approach to alcoholics, a group known to be averse to taking directions.]
1940 - Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini declares war on France and Great Britain, formally entering Italy into World War II.
1943 - Laszlo Biro files for a British patent on a practical ballpoint pen, with quick-drying ink.
1944 - 15-year-old, Joe Nuxhall, of the Cincinnati Reds, becomes the youngest player ever in a Major League Baseball [MLB] game.
1950 - The Ames Brothers', 'Sentimental Me' hits #1.
1956 - Pat Boone is at #1 on the U.K. singles chart with, 'I'll Be Home.'
1958 - Elvis Presley records, 'I Need Your Love Tonight,' 'A Big Hunk O' Love,' 'Ain't That Loving You, Baby,' and 'A Fool Such As I.'
1963 - President John F. Kennedy signs the, 'Equal Pay Act of 1963,' aiming to abolish wage disparity, based on sex.
1964 - The U.S. Senate breaks a 75-day filibuster against the Civil Rights Act of 1964, leading to the bill's passage.
1966 - The Beatles are first heard using reversed tape in the song, 'Rain.'
1967 - The Six-Day War between Israel and its Arab neighbors ends with a United Nations-brokered cease-fire.
1967 - Stevie Wonder's, 'I Was Made To Love Her' is released.
1972 - Sammy Davis, Jr.'s, 'The Candy Man' hits #1, on the U.S. singles chart.
1976 - Paul McCartney and Wings set a record for an indoor concert crowd with 67,100 fans, at the Kingdome, in Seattle.
1977 - James Earl Ray, the convicted assassin of Martin Luther King Jr., escapes from Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, in Tennessee.
[He was recaptured three days later.]
1977 - Joe Strummer and Topper Headon of, 'The Clash' are arrested for spray-painting the band's name on a wall.
1978 - John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John's, 'You're the One That I Want' goes to #1, on the U.S. singles chart.
1980 - The African National Congress [ANC] publishes a political statement from their imprisoned leader, Nelson Mandela, held at, 'Robben Island' prison.
[This statement was smuggled out of the prison, and is a significant event in South African history.]
1982 - The 'Torch Song Trilogy' [Broadway Play] opens.
1982 - Addie Harris, from 'The Shirelles,' dies of a heart attack.
1983 - Films, 'Trading Places,' and 'Octopussy' are released.
1988 - Film, 'Poltergeist III' is released.
1989 - Bette Midler's, 'Wind Beneath My Wings' hits #1 Billboard Hot 100 chart.
1990 - Two members of, '2 Live Crew' are arrested on obscenity charges, for performing songs from their album, 'As Nasty As They Wanna Be.'
[This followed the federal judge's ruling on June 6th that their album, 'As Nasty As They Wanna Be' was obscene. The arrests occurred after they performed songs from the album, at an adults-only club, in Hollywood, Florida.]
1991 - Brooks & Dunn release their debut single, 'Brand New Man,' which peaks at #1 on the Country charts.
1991: 11-year-old, Jaycee Lee Dugard is kidnapped.
[She is freed in 2009.]
1994 - Films, 'Speed,' and 'City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold' are released.
2003 - The 'Spirit' rover' is launched, beginning NASA's, 'Mars Exploration Rover' mission.
2005 - Films, 'The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D,' and 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' debut.
2006 - 'United States War Dogs Memorial' is dedicated, in Holmdel, New Jersey.
2007 - HBO's acclaimed series, 'The Sopranos' airs its controversial final episode.
2011 - Film, 'Super 8' is released.
2018 - The 'Opportunity' rover sends its last message from the surface of Mars.
[This marked the end of a 14-year mission that was originally expected to last only 90 days. The rover's communication ceased due to a massive global dust storm that blocked sunlight and prevented it from recharging its batteries.]

Other Observances:

National Frosted Cookie Day
[A sweet day to enjoy frosted treats.]
National Egg Roll Day
[Celebrating the delicious fried appetizer.]
National Herbs and Spices Day

[A day to appreciate the flavors they add to our food.]
National Black Cow Day
[A day dedicated to this delightful root beer ice cream float.]
National Iced Tea Day
[A perfect day to enjoy a refreshing glass of iced tea.]
National Ballpoint Pen Day
[A day recognizing the ubiquitous writing instrument.]
National Forklift Safety Day [Second Tuesday in June]
[Promotes safety in forklift operations.]
National Colt Day [International]
[A day for all Colts.]
National Isabel Day
[If your name is 'Isabel,' this is your day to shine.]
National Call Your Doctor Day [Second Tuesday in June]
[Encourages women to schedule their yearly Well-Woman Exam.]
Abolition Day [French Guiana]
[This day commemorates the abolition of serfdom and other forms of involuntary servitude, and the abolition of slavery, including in French Guiana.]
Portugal Day [Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas]
[A national holiday, in Portugal, celebrating Portuguese culture, and the death of national literary icon, Luís Vaz de Camões.]
Poson Festival [Sri Lanka]
[Held at the full moon, commemorating the introduction of 'Buddhism' to Sri Lanka.]
Belmont Stakes
[A significant horse racing event.]
Royal Ascot

[A prestigious flat racing meeting, in England.]

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Born:

1819: Gustave Courbet, French painter who led the 'Realism' movement, in 19th-century French painting.
1835: Rebecca Felton, American writer, politician, slave owner, and the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate [she served only one day].
1843: Heinrich von Herzogenberg, Austrian composer and conductor.
1851: Cora Agnes Benneson, American attorney, lecturer, writer, and the first woman to practice law, in New England.
1893: Hattie McDaniel, Actress, best known for her role as 'Mammy' in, 'Gone with the Wind.'
[The first African American to win an Academy Award.]
1913: Wilbur Cohen, American social scientist and civil servant, also a pioneer of 'Social Security.'
[He was one of the key architects in the creation and expansion of the American welfare state, and was involved in the creation of both, the New Deal and Great Society programs.]
1915: Saul Bellow, Canadian-born American novelist, Nobel laureate.
1916: William Rosenberg, American entrepreneur who founded the 'Dunkin' Donuts' franchise, in 1950, in Quincy, Massachusetts,.
[One of the pioneers in name-brand franchising, originally named the, 'Open Kettle' doughnut shop, when established in 1948. At the end of 2011, there were more than 10,000 outlets of the chain in 32 countries.]
1921: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh [husband of Elizabeth II]. [died at age '99']
1922: Judy Garland, American actress [Dorothy of 'The Wizard of Oz'], and singer. [d. 1969]
1927: Eugene Parker, American astrophysicist who proposed the idea of solar wind, in 1958.
1928: Maurice Sendak, American author and illustrator ['Where the Wild Things Are'].
1929: E. O. Wilson, American biologist, naturalist, ecologist, and entomologist known for developing the field of sociobiology.
1933: F. Lee Bailey, American criminal defense attorney.
1949: Kevin Corcoran, American child actor.
[He appeared in numerous Disney projects between 1957 and 1963, leading him to be honored as a Disney Legend in 2006.]
1953: John Edwards, American lawyer, and former politician, who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate, from 1999 to 2005. [Age '72']
1961: Kim Deal, American musician ['Pixies,' 'The Breeders']. [Age '64']
1965: Elizabeth Hurley, English actress and model. [Age '60']
[Her best-known film roles are Vanessa Kensington in, 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery' [1997], and as the Devil in, 'Bedazzled' [2000].]
1967: Bill Burr, American stand-up comedian, podcaster, actor, writer, and director. [Age '57']
1968: Jim Shea, American skeleton racer who won the gold medal at the, '2002 Winter Olympics, in Salt Lake City. [Age '57']
1973: Pokey Reese, American former Major League Baseball [MLB] infielder. [Age '52']
1982: Tara Lipinski, American former competitive Olympic champion figure skater, actress, sports commentator, and documentary film producer. [Age '43']
1982: Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland. [Age '43']
[The second daughter, and youngest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia.]
1982: Leelee Sobieski, actress ['Eyes Wide Shut,' and 'My First Mister']. [Age '43']
1982: Kate Upton, American model and actress ['The Layover']. [Age '33']
2001: Sasha Obama, daughter of the '44th' U.S. President, Barack Obama. [Age '24']

Died:

1190: Frederick I Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor [1155-1190]. [drowned] [b. 1122]
1937: Sir Robert Laird Borden, Canadian lawyer and Conservative politician who served as the 8th prime minister of Canada [1911-1920]. [b. 1854]
1946: Jack Johnson ['Galveston Giant'], American boxer, and first African-American heavyweight boxing champion. [b. 1878]
1967: Spencer Tracy, American actor ['Up The River']. [b. 1900]
1982: Addie 'Micki' Harris, African-American singer ['The Shirelles]. [b. 1940]
1988: Louis L'Amour, American novelist and short story writer. [b. 1908]
1998: Steve Sanders, American country music singer ['The Oak Ridge Boys']. [b. 1952]
2002: John Gotti ['Teflon Don'], American mafioso and boss of the, 'Gambino crime family,' in New York City. [b. 1940]
2004: Ray Charles, American singer, songwriter, and pianist. [b. 1930]
[He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius". Among friends and fellow musicians, he preferred being called, 'Brother Ray.' Charles was blinded during childhood, possibly due to glaucoma.]
2009: John A. Eddy, American solar astronomer who coined the term, 'Maunder Minimum.' [b. 1931]
2016: Gordie Howe ['Mr. Hockey'], Canadian professional ice hockey player ['Detroit Red Wings']. [b. 1928]
2016: Christina Grimmie, American singer ['The Voice' contestant], and internet personality. [b. 1994]
2025: David Howard Murdock, American billionaire businessman ['Dole Food Company'], plant-based diet advocate, and philanthropist. [b. 1923]

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411 BC - The Athenian coup succeeds, leading to a short-lived oligarchy in Athens.
AD 53 - Roman Emperor, Nero marries Claudia Octavia.
AD 68 - Nero dies by suicide, marking the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, and the beginning of the, 'Year of the Four Emperors.'
1311 - 'Duccio's Maestà,' a significant early Italian Renaissance artwork, is unveiled, and installed in Siena Cathedral.
1534 - Jacques Cartier becomes the first European to discover the St. Lawrence River.
1549 - Church of England fully adopt the, 'Book of Common Prayer.'
1732 - James Oglethorpe receives a royal charter to establish the colony of Georgia.
1772 - The British schooner, 'Gaspee' is burned in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, an early act of defiance against British rule.
1790 - 'The Philadelphia Spelling Book,' by John Barry, becomes the first copyrighted book, under the U.S. Constitution.
1798 - Irish Rebellion of 1798: Battles of Arklow and Saintfield take place.
1815 - The Congress of Vienna concludes, setting the new European political landscape after the Napoleonic Wars.
1856 - Five hundred Mormons leave Iowa City, Iowa, for the Mormon Trail, embarking on their journey west using handcarts.
1860 - Malaseka, The Indian Wife of the White Hunter [Ann S. Stephens] publishes the first 'dime novel.'
1862 - American Civil War: Stonewall Jackson concludes his successful Shenandoah Valley Campaign with a victory in the Battle of Port Republic.
1863 - American Civil War: The 'Battle of Brandy Station,' in Virginia, the largest cavalry battle on American soil, ends Confederate cavalry dominance, in the eastern theater.
1865 - Staplehurst rail crash: A train derailment in Kent, England, kills 10 and injures 40, with author Charles Dickens among the survivors.
1866 - Irish-born British private, Timothy O’Hea, puts out a fire in a gunpowder-loaded railcar, in Danville, Quebec.
[The train had also been carrying hundreds of German immigrants who were locked in their cars. O’Hea was later awarded the Victoria Cross for his courage.]
1870 - Charles Dickens, renowned English author, dies.
1870 - President Grant meets with Sioux Chief 'Red Cloud,' at the White House.
1885 - The Treaty of Tientsin is signed, ending the Sino-French War, and leading to China ceding Tonkin and Annam [most of present-day Vietnam] to France.
1893 - The interior of 'Ford's Theatre,' in Washington D.C. [where President Lincoln was shot], collapses, killing 22 people.
[The collapse occurred because a basement excavation destabilized the building, causing the third floor to fall into the two floors below. The theatre was not functioning as a theatre at the time; it had been converted into a government office building.]
1898 - Great Britain signs a '99-year' lease, the 'Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory,' in Beijing [Peking].
[This agreement began the lease period on July 1, 1898, and expired on June 30, 1997.]
1900 - Indian nationalist, 'Birsa Munda' dies of cholera, in a British prison.
1902 - The first automat restaurant opens, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1915 - William Jennings Bryan resigns, as U.S. Secretary of State, due to concerns over President Woodrow Wilson's handling of the Lusitania crisis.
1928 - Charles Kingsford Smith completes the first trans-Pacific flight, in the Fokker Trimotor monoplane, the Southern Cross.
1930 - Chicago Tribune reporter, Jake Lingle is killed, during rush hour, allegedly over a gambling debt owed to Al Capone.
1934 - Donald Duck makes his first screen appearance in the animated short, 'The Wise Little Hen.'
1940 - Norway surrenders to Germany during World War II.
1942 - The residents of the Czech village of Lidice are massacred by the Nazis, in reprisal for the assassination of, 'Reinhard Heydrich.'
1943 - President Roosevelt signs the, 'Current Tax Payment Act' into law, withholding tax from wages to be paid to the government.
1944 - World War II: Ninety-nine civilians are hanged by German troops in Tulle, France, in reprisal for maquisards attacks.
1944 - World War II: The Soviet Union invades East Karelia and the previously Finnish part of Karelia.
1946 - Bhumibol Adulyadej is crowned King of Thailand, becoming the world's longest-reigning head of state at the time of his death.
1948 - The 'International Council on Archives' [ICA] is founded, under the auspices of UNESCO.
1951 - General Vo Nguyen Giap orders Viet Minh to withdraw from the Red River Delta, after unsuccessful attacks on French colonial troops.
1953 - The Flint–Worcester tornado outbreak sequence kills 94 people, in Massachusetts.
1954 - During the Senate Army-McCarthy hearings, Joseph Welch famously asks Senator Joseph McCarthy, 'Have you no sense of decency, sir? At long last, have you left no sense of decency?'
1957 - 'Broad Peak' is first ascended by Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl.
1958 - 'Aeroflot Flight 105,' an Ilyushin Il-12 airliner, crashes on approach to the Magadan-13 Airport, in Russia, killing 24 people aboard.
1958 - London's 'Gatwick Airport' is officially opened, by Queen Elizabeth II.
1959 - The 'USS George Washington,' the first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, is launched.
1962 - Tony Bennett makes his Carnegie Hall debut.
1963 - The 'Equal Pay Act' is enacted, in the U.S.
1964 - Bob Dylan records, 'Mr. Tambourine Man,' during an evening session, at Columbia Recording Studios.
1967 - Six-Day War: Israel captures the, 'Golan Heights,' from Syria.
1968 - U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a 'National Day of Mourning' following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
1970 - Bob Dylan is given an honorary Doctorate of Music, by Princeton University.
1971 - Paul McCartney's second solo album, 'Ram,' is certified Gold.
1972 - Elvis Presley performs the first of four sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, in New York City, marking his return to New York, after more than a decade.
1972 - Heavy rains trigger record flooding in the Black Hills of South Dakota, leading to at least 238 deaths, widespread destruction in Rapid City, and causes $160 million in damage.
1972 - Bruce Springsteen signs with Columbia Records.
1973 - 'Secretariat' wins the Belmont Stakes by an unprecedented 31 lengths, capturing the Triple Crown and setting a still-standing record for the 1 1/2-mile dirt course.
1978 - 'The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' opens its priesthood to 'all worthy men,' ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men.
1978 - The Rolling Stones release their album, 'Some Girls.'
1979 - The Bee Gees hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with, 'Love You Inside Out.'
1979 - The 'Ghost Train fire,' at Luna Park Sydney, Australia, kills seven.
1983 - Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party wins the British parliamentary election.
1984 - Donald Duck's '50th' birthday is celebrated, at Disneyland.
1984 - Cyndi Lauper's, 'Time After Time' begins a two-week run, at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
1986 - The 'Rogers Commission Report' releases its report on the, 'Space Shuttle Challenger disaster,' criticizing NASA, and Morton Thiokol, for management problems.
1989 - Prince releases the song, 'Batdance.'
1989 - Deanna Brasseur, and Jane Foster, became Canada’s first female CF-18 jet fighter pilots.
1990 - Wilson Phillips goes to #1 on the U.S. singles chart with, 'Hold On.'
1990 - M.C. Hammer's debut album, 'Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em,' reaches #1, on the Billboard 200 chart.
[Where it will stay for a record-breaking 21 weeks, thanks to the hit, 'U Can't Touch This.']
1994 - Lisa 'Left-Eye' Lopes, of TLC, sets fire to her boyfriend's house.
[She was later charged with arson and criminal damage to property.]
1995 - Ansett New Zealand Flight 703 crashes into the Tararua Range, killing four people.
1998 - The Spice Girls play their first show, since the departure of Geri Halliwell [Ginger Spice], at a charity event for children, in Liberia.
1999 - The Kosovo War officially ends, as Slobodan Milošević agrees to withdraw his troops.
1999 - Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty.
2007 - Rihanna's, 'Umbrella,' featuring Jay-Z, begins a seven-week run at #1, on the Billboard Hot 100.
[The song then remained in the top spot, for seven consecutive weeks.]
2007 - George Michael becomes the first music artist to perform at, the newly built, Wembley Stadium, in London.

2013 - Edward Snowden 'publicly' reveals his identity, as the leaker of NSA documents.
2013 - Rafael Nadal becomes the first man to win eight titles, at the same 'Grand Slam' tennis tournament, in the French Open.
2017 - Gene Simmons [bassist and vocalist of, 'KISS'] files a trademark application for the, 'devil horns' hand gesture.
2017 - SZA releases her debut studio album, 'Ctrl.'

Other Observances:

National Donald Duck Day
[Celebrates the first appearance of Donald Duck in the cartoon, 'The Wise Little Hen,' in 1934.]
National Earl Day
[Founded in 2019, in honor of 'Earl Baltes.']
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
[A delicious day to enjoy this classic pie.]
Coral Triangle Day
[Focuses on protecting vibrant marine ecosystems.]
World Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome [APS] Day
[A day to raise awareness about this autoimmune disorder.]
Writers' Rights Day
[This day recognizes and celebrates the rights of authors and writers, including the right to freedom of expression and to share their literary works freely. It also serves as a reminder to support the rights of writers, particularly those who are persecuted or imprisoned for their writing.]
National Meal Prep Day
[A great chance for people to get some tips on how to save time and money by 'meal-prepping' in advance.]
National Mitchell Day [International]
[Calling all Mitchells! It's your day to shine and celebrate your unique name.]
Eat Flexitarian Day
[A day for people everywhere to try the incredibly delicious world of plant-based food. By adopting a flexitarian lifestyle, you can enjoy the best of both worlds—plants and meat—while continuing to eat the foods you love and discovering new, savory, and satisfying alternatives that leave you feeling like your best, balanced self.]
National No Apologies Period Day
[This important day seeks to dismantle the culture that has made menstruators ashamed of their own bodies. Periods are healthy, important, and natural. It’s time to do away with these old patriarchal notions and stop all the apologies. Period.]
Whit Monday [also known as, 'Pentecost Monday']
[A Christian holiday observed, the day after Pentecost.]

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Born:

1625: Sarah Rapelje, the first European Christian female, and the first documented 'white child' born in New Netherland [area now known as Connecticut, Delaware, New York and New Jersey, including parts of Pennsylvania and Rhode Island].
1640: Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary, Croatia, and Bohemia.
9 June [O.S. 30 May] 1672: Peter the Great, Tsar of all Russia [1682], and the first Emperor of all Russia [1721-1725].
1843: Bertha von Suttner, Austro-Bohemian noblewoman, pacifist and novelist, Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
1865: Carl Nielsen, Danish composer, conductor, and violinist, widely recognized as his country's most prominent composer.
1875: Henry Hallett Dale, English pharmacologist and physiologist, Nobel Prize laureate.
1891: Cole Porter, American composer and songwriter.
1906: Robert Klark Graham, American businessman [who made millions by developing shatterproof plastic eyeglasses], and an eugenicists who later founded the, 'Repository for Germinal Choice,' a sperm bank for geniuses.
1915: Les Paul, American guitarist and pioneer of the solid-body electric guitar [Gibson Les Paul].
1916: Robert McNamara, American businessman and politician, 8th U.S. Secretary of Defense.
1921: Forrest Bird, American aviator, biomedical engineer, and inventor of the first respirator and ventilator.
1922: George Axelrod, American director, producer, and screenwriter [Play, 'The Seven Year Itch'].
1930: Marvin Kalb, American journalist, and media analyst. [Age '95']
1934: Donald Duck, cartoon character, created by, the Walt Disney Company. [Age '91']
[Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor shirt and cap with a bow tie. Donald is known for his semi-intelligible speech and his mischievous, temperamental, and pompous personality.]
1934: Jack Leroy 'Jackie' Wilson Jr., American singer who was a prominent figure in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul.
[Nicknamed 'Mr. Excitement,' he was considered a master showman and one of the most dynamic singers and performers in soul, R&B, and rock and roll history.]
1938: Gary Starkweather, American engineer who invented the laser printer and color management.
1939: Charles Webb, American novelist ['The Graduate'].
1939: Dick Vitale ['Dickie V'], American basketball sportscaster. [Age '86']
1947: Mick Box, English guitarist ['Uriah Heep']. [Age '78']
1954: Gregory Maguire, American fantasy novelist ['Wicked']. [Age '71']
1956: Patricia Cornwell, American best-selling crime novelist. [Age '69']
1961: Michael J. Fox, Canadian-American actor ['Family Ties,' 'Back to the Future,' and 'Teen Wolf'], producer, and author. [Age '64']
1961: Aaron Sorkin, American screenwriter, producer, and playwright. [Age '64']
1963: Johnny Depp, Award-winning actor ['Edward Scissorhands', 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape,' and 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'], singer, producer, and director. [Age '62']
1964: Gloria Reuben, Canadian-American actress, producer, and singer. [Age '61']
1966: Tamela Mann, gospel singer-actress. [Age '59']
1973: Tedy Bruschi, American former professional [NFL] football player [13 seasons]. [Age '52']
1978: Matthew Bellamy, English singer, songwriter, and musician ['Muse']. [Age '47']
1981: Natalie Portman, Israeli-American actress ['Léon: The Professional,' 'V for Vendetta,' and 'Black Swan']. [Age '44']
1988: Mae Whitman, American actress ['When a Man Loves a Woman,' and 'Hope Floats']. [Age '37']
1992: Lucien Laviscount, English actor ['Grange Hill ']. [Age '33']
2000: Laurie Hernandez, American retired artistic Olympic gymnast. [Age '25']

Died:

AD 68: Nero, Roman emperor, and the final emperor of the, 'Julio-Claudian dynasty,' reigning from AD 54 to AD 68. [died of suicide] [b. AD 37]
1870: Charles Dickens, English novelist, journalist, short story writer and social critic. [b. 1812]
[He created some of literature's best-known fictional characters, and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.]

1900: Birsa Munda, Indian tribal independence activist, and folk hero who belonged to the Munda tribe.  [b. 1875]

1974: Miguel Ángel Asturias, Guatemalan poet-diplomat, novelist, playwright, journalist, and Nobel Prize laureate. [b. 1899]
2004: Roosevelt Brown, American professional football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League [NFL] for the, 'New York Giants' [1953-1965]. [b. 1932]
2005: Richard Eberhart, American Pulitzer Prize-winning poet. [b. 1904]
2017: Adam West, American actor ['Batman']. [b. 1928]
2019: Bushwick Bill, Jamaican rapper ['Geto Boys']. [b. 1966]
2020: Paul Chapman, Welsh rock guitarist ['UFO,' and 'Lone Star']. [b. 1954]
2025: Sly Stone, American Hall of Fame musician ['Sly and the Family Stone'], songwriter ['Everyday People,' 'Family Affair'], and record producer. [Age '82,' died of COPD, and 'other underlying health issues.'] [b. 1943]

2025: Frederick McCarthy Forsyth, English thriller novelist ['The Dogs of War,' 'The Devil's Alternative'],and journalist. [Age '87'] [b. 1938]

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632 - Muhammad, the prophet who spread Islam, dies, in Medina.
793 - Viking raiders attack the abbey of Lindisfarne, in Northumbria, England, marking the beginning of the, 'Viking Age.'
1504 - Michelangelo's masterpiece sculpture, 'David,' is installed in the Piazza della Signoria, in Florence.
1663 - Portuguese Restoration War: Portuguese forces achieve victory at the Battle of Ameixial, securing Portugal's independence from Spain.
1772 - Alexander Fordyce flees to France to avoid debt, triggering the credit crisis of 1772, in the British Empire and the Dutch Republic.
1776 - American Revolutionary War: Continental Army attackers are repelled, at the, Battle of Trois-Rivières.
1783 - Laki, a volcano in Iceland, begins an eight-month eruption that kills over 9,000 people, and causes a seven-year famine.
1786 - An advertisement in a New York City newspaper, by a Mr. Hull of 76 Chatham Street, announces that he would start manufacturing ice cream, on a commercial basis.
[It was the first known U.S. ad for commercial ice cream.]
1789 - James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution [which would become the Bill of Rights] in Congress.
1789 - The famous 'Mutiny on the Bounty' takes place, in the South Pacific.
1790 - The first loan for the U.S. the 'Temporary Loan of 1789' is repaid.
1794 - Maximilien Robespierre inaugurates the French Revolution's new state religion, the 'Cult of the Supreme Being.'
1861 - American Civil War: Tennessee secedes from the Union and joins the Confederacy.
1861 - The 'U.S. Sanitary Commission' is given executive approval to form.
1862 - American Civil War: Confederate forces, under General Stonewall Jackson, achieve victory, at the Battle of Cross Keys.
1867 - Herman Hollerith patents his punch card calculator, a precursor to modern data processing.
1867 - Coronation of Franz Joseph as King of Hungary.
1869 - Ives McGaffey is granted a patent for the first U.S. hand-pumped vacuum cleaner.
1872 - The penny postcard is authorized, by the U.S. Congress.
1874 - Apache chief, 'Cochise' dies on the Chiricahua reservation, in southeastern Arizona.
1904 - U.S. Marines land in Tangiers, Morocco, to protect U.S. citizens.
1906 - President Roosevelt signs the 'Antiquities Act,' authorizing the President of the U.S. to restrict the use of certain parcels of public land with historical or conservation value.
1915 - U.S. Secretary of State, William Jennings Bryan resigns over the U.S. handling of the Lusitania sinking.
1924 - English mountaineers George Mallory and Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine are last sighted on Mount Everest, before their disappearance.
1934 - The Cincinnati Reds become the first Major League Baseball team to travel by airplane for a game.
1937 - Carl Orff's cantata, 'Carmina Burana' premieres.
1940 - German tank forces, under Major General Erwin Rommel, cross the Seine River in a push to the Atlantic coast of France, during World War II.
1940 - The bald eagle is placed under federal protection as an endangered species, in the U.S.
1947 - The 'Lassie Radio Show' debuts, on ABC radio.
1948 - The first Porsche, a hand-built aluminum prototype labeled 'No. 1,' is complete.
1948 - John Rudder becomes the first black commissioned officer in Marines.
1948 - Milton Berle hosts the debut of, 'Texaco Star Theater,' on NBC-TV.
1949 - George Orwell's dystopian novel, 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' is published.
1949 - An FBI report names several Hollywood figures as Communist Party members, fueling anti-communist hysteria.
1953 - The United States Supreme Court rules in, 'District of Columbia v. John R. Thompson Co.' that restaurants in Washington, D.C., cannot refuse to serve black patrons.
1955 - British computer scientist, Tim Berners-Lee, generally credited as the inventor of the World Wide Web, is born.
1959 - USS Barbero, and the United States Postal Service, attempt the delivery of mail via, 'Rocket/Missile Mail.'
1960 - Roy Orbison releases, 'Only The Lonely.'
1961 - The Milwaukee Braves set a major league baseball record with four consecutive home runs in a single inning.
1963 - Johnny Cash's, 'Ring Of Fire' debuts on the singles charts, becoming his first #1 hit, since 1959.
1963 - The American Heart Association becomes the first agency to campaign against smoking.
1965 - U.S. troops in South Vietnam are given orders to begin fighting offensively.
1966 - The National Football League [NFL] and the American Football League [AFL] announce they will merge, leading to the creation of the Super Bowl.
1967 - During the Six-Day War, Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats attack the USS Liberty in international waters off Egypt's Gaza Strip, killing 34 American crew members.
1967 - Jennifer Reinke spells 'chihuahua' to win the, '40th Scripps National Spelling Bee.'
1968 - James Earl Ray, the alleged assassin of MLK, Jr., is arrested by Scotland Yard detectives, at Heathrow Airport, in London.
1968 - Senator Robert F. Kennedy is buried, at Arlington National Cemetery.
1969 - The New York Yankees retire Mickey Mantle's number '7.'
1969 - U.S. President Richard Nixon meets with President Thieu of South Vietnam to announce the withdrawal of 25,000 U.S. troops, by August.
1969 - Brian Jones announces he is leaving The Rolling Stones.
1972 - Atari releases, 'Pong,' the first commercially successful video game.
1972 - Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Nick Út takes his famous 'Napalm Girl' photo ['The Terror of War'], depicting nine-year-old, Phan Thị Kim Phúc, fleeing a napalm attack, running naked, after being burned by napalm.
1974 - Dolly Parton was at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with, 'I Will Always Love You.'
1974 - Paul McCartney and Wings hit #1 with, 'Band on the Run.'
1976 - Johnny Cash's novelty song, 'One Piece at a Time' is at #1, on the Country chart.
1977 - KISS's debut album is certified gold.
1978 - A jury in Clark County, Nevada, rules that the 'Mormon Will,' purportedly written by Howard Hughes, is a forgery.
1979 - ELO releases the album, 'Discovery.'
1982 - U.S. President Ronald Reagan becomes the first American chief executive to address a joint session of the British Parliament.
1983 - British Conservative, Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher is re-elected, for a second term.
1983 - The first triplets are conceived by in-vitro fertilization [Aaron, Jessica, and Chenara Guare] are born.
1984 - The classic comedy, 'Ghostbusters' is released in theaters.
1986 - The Boston Celtics win their 16th NBA championship.
1987 - Fawn Hall begins testifying in the Iran-Contra hearings, admitting she helped shred documents.
1987 - New Zealand officially becomes a nuclear-free zone.
1988 - The judge in the Iran-Contra conspiracy case rules that Oliver North, John Poindexter, Richard Secord, and Albert Hakim must be tried separately.
1989 - The Tiananmen Square Massacre occurs in Beijing, China [though the exact date of some events surrounding it can vary, June 8th is often cited in relation to the aftermath].
1990 - Czechoslovakia holds its first free elections, in 44 years.
1991 - Extreme's, 'More Than Words' hits #1.
1991 - A victory parade is held in Washington, D.C., to honor veterans of the Persian Gulf War.
1992 - Rod Blagojevich is inaugurated, as Governor of Illinois.
1993 - Ronald Ray Howard is convicted of murder, claiming anti-police rap music made him do it.
1994 - Warring factions in Bosnia agree to a one-month cease-fire.
1998 - The National Rifle Association elects Charlton Heston as its president.
1998 - The FTC brings an antitrust complaint against 'Intel Corp.'
1998 - Honda agrees to pay $17.1 million for disconnecting anti-pollution devices in 1.6 million cars.
1998 - The space shuttle, 'Discovery' pulls away from Mir, ending America's three-year partnership with Russia.
2000 - The Dallas Stars and New Jersey Devils play the NHL's longest scoreless game, in Stanley Cup Finals history [Game 5].
2001 - Mamoru Takuma kills eight and injures 15 in a mass stabbing, at an elementary school, in Japan.
2002 - Serena Williams defeats her sister, Venus Williams, to win her first French Open tennis title.
2004 - For the first time in 121.5 years, the Sun is partially eclipsed by the planet Venus ['Transit of Venus'].
2009 - The United Nations hosts its first, 'World Oceans Day.'
2009 - North Korea's highest court sentence American journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, to 12 years' hard labor.
2017 - Former FBI, Director James Comey, testifies before Congress, asserting that President Donald Trump fired him to interfere with the Russia investigation.
2018 - American chef and television personality, Anthony Bourdain, dies by suicide.
2021 - Ratko Mladić, the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' loses his final legal battle as U.N. judges affirm his life sentence.
2023 - Donald Trump is indicted by a grand jury, in Miami, on 37 felony counts related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents.

Other Observances:

World Oceans Day
[A global day to raise awareness about the crucial role of oceans in our ecosystem and the need to protect them.]
National Best Friends Day
[A day to celebrate and appreciate your closest friends.]
World Brain Tumor Day
[Dedicated to raising awareness for brain tumors and supporting those affected.]
Bounty Day

[Specific to Norfolk Island] Commemorates the arrival of the Pitcairn Islanders, descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers.]
National Upsy Daisy Day
[Encourages positivity and brightening someone's day.]
National Name Your Poison Day
[A whimsical day to acknowledge your personal preferences or indulgences.]
National Kids Day
[A day to celebrate children and their importance.]
Race Unity Day
[Promotes unity and understanding among all races.]
National Cancer Thriver Day
[Celebrates those surviving and thriving after cancer.]
International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos
[Raises awareness about elephant conservation.]
Temotu Province Day
[Celebrates the history and culture of the Temotu Province.]
Thomas Paine Day
[Honors the influential English-American theorist and author.]

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Born:

1810: Robert Schumann, German composer, pianist, and music critic of the early Romantic era.
1823: Robert Morris, American African-American lawyer.
[Considered to be the first successful black lawyer in the U.S.]
1831: Thomas J. Higgins, Canadian Union Army soldier.
[Union Army recipient of the Medal of Honor for his valor during the Civil War.]
1847: Ida McKinley, 25th First Lady of the U.S. [President McKinley].
1867: Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect, designer, writer, and educator.
[He designed more than 1,000 structures over a creative period of 70 years. Considered the greatest architect of all time who designed the, 'Price Tower,' and 'Fallingwater.']
1868: Robert Robinson Taylor, American architect and educator.
[The first African-American student to enroll at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology [MIT].]
1921: Gordon McLendon, American radio broadcaster.
[Nicknamed the, 'Maverick of Radio' for perfecting the Top 40 radio format on air, in the 1950s, and 1960s.]
1925: Barbara Bush, The 41st First Lady of the U.S. [1989-1993] [George H. W. Bush].
1927: Jerry Stiller, American comedian and actor ['Seinfeld,' 'The King of Queens']. [d. 2020]
1933: Joan Rivers, American comedienne, actress, producer, writer, and television host. [d. 2014]
[She's noted for her blunt, often controversial comedic persona that was heavily self-deprecating and acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians, delivered in her signature New York accent. She is considered a pioneer of women in comedy.]
1937: Bruce McCandless II, American Navy officer and aviator, electrical engineer, and NASA astronaut. [d. 2017]
1940: Nancy Sinatra, American singer ['These Boots Are Made for Walkin'], actress, film producer and author. [Age '85']
1941: Clarence 'Fuzzy' Haskins, American funk musician ['Funkadelic']. [d. 2023]
1942: Chuck Negron, American singer ['Three Dog Night']. [Age '83']
1944: Boz Scaggs, American singer-songwriter and guitarist. [Age '81']
1951: Bonnie Tyler, Welsh singer ['It's a Heartache,' 'Total Eclipse of the Heart']. [Age '74']
1955: Griffin Dunne, American actor, director and producer ['An American Werewolf in London,' 'After Hours'] [Age '70']
1955: Tim Berners-Lee, British computer scientist, inventor of the World Wide Web. [Age '70']
1957: Scott Adams, American author, and cartoonist [creator of, 'Dilbert']. [Age'68']
1960: Mick Hucknall, English singer ['Simply Red']. [Age '65']
1962: Nick Rhodes, English keyboardist ['Duran Duran']. [Age '63']
1966: Julianna Margulies, American actress ['The Good Wife']. [Age '59']
1967: Keenen Ivory Wayans, American actor ['In Living Color,' 'Scary Movie'], comedian, and director. [Age '67']
1969: David Sutcliffe, Canadian former actor ['Gilmore Girls']. [Age '55']
1977: Kanye West, American rapper, record producer, and fashion designer. [Age '48']
1979: Derek Trucks, American blues and rock guitarist ['The Derek Trucks Band,' 'Tedeschi Trucks Band,' 'The Allman Brothers Band']. [Age '45']
2000: Charlotte Lawrence, American singer-songwriter, actress, and model. [Age '25']

Died:

632: Muhammad, Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. [b. 632]
1809: Thomas Paine, English-born American Founding Father, French Revolutionary, author, inventor, and political philosopher. [b. 1937]
1845: Andrew Jackson, 7th U.S. President [1829-1837]. [b. 1767]
1924: George Mallory, English mountaineer who participated in the first three British Mount Everest expeditions, from the early to mid-1920s. [b. 1886]
1982: Leroy 'Satchel' Paige, American professional baseball pitcher who played in Negro league baseball and Major League Baseball [MLB]. [b. 1906]
[His career spanned five decades and culminated with his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.]
2009: Omar Bongo, Gabonese politician who was the second president of Gabon [1967-2009]. [b. 1935]
2011: Alan Rubin 'Mr. Fabulous', American trumpet player ['The Blues Brothers,' 'Saturday Night Live Band']. [b. 1943]
2017: Glenne Headly, American actress ['Dirty Rotten Scoundrels']. [b. 1955]
2018: Anthony Bourdain, American celebrity chef, author and travel documentarian. [b. 1956]

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1099 – The Siege of Jerusalem begins during the First Crusade.
1494 – The Treaty of Tordesillas is signed, dividing the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal.
[Spain and Portugal sign the 'Treaty of Tordesillas,' dividing the 'New World' between them.]
1498 – Christopher Columbus embarks on his third voyage of exploration.
1654 – Louis XIV is crowned King of France.
1692 – A massive earthquake devastates Port Royal, Jamaica, killing thousands.
1776 – Richard Henry Lee presents the, 'Lee Resolution' to the Continental Congress, proposing independence for the American colonies.
[This motion is seconded by John Adams, and sets the stage for the 'Declaration of Independence.']
1832 – The Great Reform Act of England and Wales receives royal assent, expanding the electorate.
1862 - William Bruce Mumford becomes the first U.S. citizen hung for treason.
1863 – Mexico City is captured by French troops.
1864 - The Republican Party re-nominates Abraham Lincoln for President of U.S.
[This happened on June 7-8, 1864, at their convention in Baltimore, Maryland.]
1875 - The 'California Rifle and Pistol Association' is founded.
1887 - Tolbert Lanston patents the monotype type-casting machine.
[Both his U.S. and British patents are dated June 7, 1887.]
1893 – Mohandas K. Gandhi is forcibly ejected from a train in South Africa for refusing to comply with racial segregation rules, committing his first act of civil disobedience.
[This incident is a turning point in his life, inspiring his commitment to civil rights and nonviolent resistance.]
1912 - The Army tests the first machine gun mounted on a plane.
1913 - Hudson Stuck and Harry Karstens make the first verifiable ascent of Denali [Mount McKinley].
1914 – The first vessel passes through the Panama Canal.
1917 – In World War I, the Battle of Messines begins, with Allied soldiers detonating a series of mines under German trenches.
1917 - Melvin Jones and other Chicago businessmen found the, 'Lions Clubs International.'
1929 – The Lateran Treaty is ratified, officially establishing Vatican City as a sovereign state.
1937 – Hollywood actress, Jean Harlow dies, suddenly, at the age of 26.
1942 – The 'Battle of Midway' ends in a decisive American victory over Japan.
1942 – Japanese soldiers begin occupying the American islands of Attu and Kiska in the Aleutian Islands during World War II.
1954 - Bill Haley and the Comets record, 'Shake, Rattle and Roll.'
1954 - The first microbiology lab is dedicated in New Jersey.
1955 - 'The $64,000 Question' makes its television debut.
1963 - The Rolling Stones release their debut single, 'Come On,' in the U.K.
1964 - The Rolling Stones are booed off stage at a gig in San Antonio, Texas, during their first U.S. tour.
1965 – The U.S. Supreme Court, in Griswold v. Connecticut, strikes down a state law banning contraception, establishing a constitutional right to privacy.
1966 - Roy Orbison's first wife, Claudette, is killed in a motorcycle accident, which Orbison witnessed.
1967 - Israel captures the 'Wailing Wall/Western Wall' in East Jerusalem, Jericho, and Bethlehem, during the 'Six-Day War.'
1968 – The world's first Legoland resort opens in Billund, Denmark.
1969 - 'Blind Faith' [Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood, and Rick Grech] make their live debut, at a free concert, in London's Hyde Park.
1969 - The first episode of, 'The Johnny Cash Show' premieres, live from Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, with guests Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell.
1970 - 'The Who' perform their rock opera, 'Tommy,' at the Metropolitan Opera House, in New York, for the second and last time, performing the entire work on stage.
1972 - The musical 'Grease' opens on Broadway.
1975 - Elton John's ninth studio album, 'Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboys' goes to No. 1 on the U.S. charts.
1975 – The first Cricket World Cup begins in England.
1977 - The 'Sex Pistols' throw a concert on a boat named the, 'Queen Elizabeth,' on the River Thames, leading to arrests.
1977 - Led Zeppelin plays the first of six sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden, in New York City.
1979 - Chuck Berry is charged with three counts of income tax evasion.
1981 – Israeli F-16 fighter-bombers destroy Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactors, during 'Operation Opera.'
1982 - Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion opens to the public for tours.
1988 - A patent [Number: 4,748,745] is granted to an 11-year-old, for a chain saw cleaning brush.
1989 - CBS Records changes the title of George Jones's hit, 'Ya Ba Da Ba Do (So Are You)' to, 'The King is Gone (So Are You)' to avoid trademark infringement.
1989 – A Surinam Airways jet crashes on landing in Paramaribo, killing 176 people.
1993 - Prince celebrates his '35th' birthday by announcing he is changing his name, to an unpronounceable symbol.
[The artist formerly known as, 'Prince' changes his name to an unpronounceable symbol.]
1993 - A groundbreaking ceremony begins for the, 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum,' in Cleveland, Ohio.
1994 – The 'Organisation of African Unity' formally admits South Africa as its fifty-third member.
1996 - The Queen and Paul McCartney open a school for performing arts, the 'Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts,' which McCartney set up in his hometown.
1997 - Hanson starts a three-week run at No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart with,'MMMbop.'
2000 – U.S. Federal Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson orders the breakup of Microsoft Corporation, in an antitrust case.
2009 - 'Billy Elliot,' the British musical, wins 10 Tony Awards, including best musical.
2010 - Bon Jovi performs a four-song set on top of London's O2 Arena's domed roof to launch their 12-night run at the venue.

Other Observances:

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day [U.S.]
[Yes, please. A day to indulge in the beloved frozen treat.]
World Caring Day
[A day to highlight and celebrate acts of caring and connection.]
Boone Day [U.S.]
[A day to commemorate frontiersman, Daniel Boone.]
June Bug Day [U.S.]
[A day to celebrate these interesting insects with themed activities.]
National VCR Day [U.S.]
[A nostalgic day to remember and appreciate the video cassette recorder.]
National Oklahoma Day [U.S.]
[Celebrating Oklahoma as the '46th' state to join the Union.]
National Black Bear Day [U.S.] [First Saturday in June]
[A day to recognize the most commonly found bear in North America. Also known as the American black bear, the Black Bear is a magnificent animal. Today, let's bring awareness to this an enormous mammal and learn why it fascinates scientists and tourists alike. ]
National Bubbly Day [U.S.] [First Saturday in June]
[A day to pour a glass of sparkling sunshine and celebrate!]
National Prairie Day [U.S.] [First Saturday in June]
[A day to recognize one of the richest ecosystems on the face of the earth.]
National Trails Day [U.S.] [First Saturday in June]
[A day encouraging outdoor activities on trails.]
National Play Outside Day [U.S.] [First Saturday of Every Month]
[A day to remind everyone to get outside and enjoy the fresh air through play.]
Love Island Day [U.S.]
[A day of celebration, let's get pumped for the new season of, 'Love Island.']
World Food Safety Day
[A United Nations international day to draw attention to preventing, detecting and managing foodborne risks.]
International Tabletop Games Day
[Celebrating board games and other tabletop games.]
The Big Lunch [U.K.] [First weekend of June 7th-8th]
[A day where neighbors and communities converge in designated places to chat, eat, laugh, dance, sing, and generally enjoy(?).]

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Born:

1502: Pope Gregory XIII, Head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States [1572-1585].
1778: Beau Brummel, An important figure in Regency England, and for many years he was the arbiter of British men's fashion.
1811: Sir James Young Simpson, Scottish obstetrician.
[A significant figure in the history of medicine, and an early founder of gynaecology [modern gynecology].]
1843: Susan Blow, American pioneer of kindergarten education, who was known as the, 'Mother of the Kindergarten.'
1848: Paul Gauguin, French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.
1883: Sylvanus Morley, American archaeologist and epigrapher who studied the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, in the early 20th century.
[He wrote several books about Maya hieroglyphic writing.]
1890: Karl Lashley, American psychologist and behaviorist remembered for his contributions to the study of learning and memory.
1905: James J. Braddock, American boxer, and world heavyweight champion, from 1935 to 1937.
1909: Virginia Apgar, American physician, obstetrical anesthesiologist, and medical researcher who developed the 'Apgar score' for newborns [assessment of newborns to combat infant mortality].
1909: Jessica Tandy, English-American actress ['A Streetcar Named Desire,' 'The Birds,' 'Fried Green Tomatoes'].
1911: Brooks Stevens, American industrial designer of home furnishings, appliances, automobiles, passenger railroad cars, and motorcycles, as well as a graphic designer and stylist.
[A designer of the, 'Wienermobile.']
1917: Gwendolyn Brooks, American poet, author, and teacher.
[First African-American to receive a Pulitzer Prize - 'Annie Allen'.]
1917: Dean Martin ['King of Cool'], American singer, actor, and comedian.
[One of the most popular entertainers of the 20th Century.]

1927: Herbert R. Axelrod, American tropical fish expert and publisher.

1928: James Jude, American thoracic surgeon who developed, 'CPR.'
1940: Sir Tom Jones, Welsh singer ['It's Not Unusual', 'What's New Pussycat?,' 'Delilah,' and 'She's a Lady']. [Age '85']
[His career began with a string of top 10 hits in the 1960s, and he has since toured regularly, with appearances in Las Vegas from 1967 to 2011. His voice has been described by AllMusic as a 'full-throated, robust baritone.']
1942: Moammar Gadhafi, Libyan military officer, revolutionary, politician, political theorist, and Libyan dictator.
1946: Jenny Jones, Palestinian-Canadian comedian and talk show host of, 'The Jenny Jones Show.' [Age '79']
1952: Liam Neeson, Northern Irish actor ['Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace']. [Age '73']
1952: Orhan Pamuk,Turkish-American novelist, Nobel Prize laureate. [Age '73']
1954: Louise Erdrich, American author of novels, poetry, and children's books featuring Native American characters and settings. [Age '71']
2016: Prince, American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor. [d. 2016]
[Regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation, Prince was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona, wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams, as well as his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings.]
1959: Mike Pence, American politician and lawyer who served as the vice president of the United States. [Age '66']
1965: Damien Hirst, English painter and art collector. [Age '60']
1966: Eric Kretz, American musician [drummer for, 'Stone Temple Pilots']. [Age '59']
1967: Dave Navarro, American guitarist ['Jane's Addiction,' 'Red Hot Chili Peppers']. [Age '58']
1974: Bear Grylls, English adventurer and television host. [Age '51']
1975: Allen Iverson, American former professional basketball player. [Age '50']
1978: Bill Hader, American actor [cast member of SNL [2005-2013], comedian, screenwriter, producer, and director. [Age '47']
1981: Anna Kournikova, Russian model and television personality, and former professional tennis player. [Age '44']
1988: Michael Cera, Canadian actor ['Superbad, 'Juno,' Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,' 'Youth in Revolt,' 'Barbie,' and 'The Phoenician Scheme'], and musician ['True That']. [Age '37']
1989: George Ezra, English musician ['Budapest']. [Age '32']
1990: Iggy Azalea, Australian rapper ['Work']. [Age '35']
1991: Fetty Wap, rapper, singer, and songwriter. [Age '34']
1991: Emily Ratajkowski, American model and actress. [Age '34']

Died:

1329: Robert the Bruce, King of Scots [1306-1329]. [b. 1274]
1937: Jean Harlow, American actress. [b. 1911]
[Known for her portrayal of 'bad girl' characters, she was the leading sex symbol of the early 1930s and one of the defining figures of the pre-Code era of American cinema.]
1954: Alan Turing, English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher and theoretical biologist. [b. 1912]
[He was highly influential in the development of theoretical computer science, providing a formalisation of the concepts of algorithm and computation with the Turing machine, which can be considered a model of a general-purpose computer. Turing is widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science.]
1967: Dorothy Parker, American poet and writer. [b. 1893]
[Known for her caustic wisecracks, and eye for 20th-century urban foibles.]
1970: E.M. Forster, English novelist. [b. 1879]
[He is best known for his novels, particularly, 'A Room with a View, [1908], 'Howards End' [1910], and 'A Passage to India' [1924].]
1994: Dennis Potter, English television dramatist, screenwriter and journalist. [b. 1935]
[He is best known for his BBC television serials 'Pennies from Heaven [1978], and 'The Singing Detective' [1986].']
1998: Wally Gold, American songwriter ['It's My Party,' 'It's Now or Never']. [b. 1928]
2006: Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, Jordanian-born Iraqi militant leader. [b. 1966]
2009: Kenny Rankin, American singer and songwriter in the folk rock and singer-songwriter genres; he was influenced by jazz. [b. 1940]
[Rankin often sang notes which were in a high range to express emotion.]
2012: Bob Welch, American guitarist, singer, and songwriter [early member of, 'Fleetwood Mac' - 1971 to 1974]. [b. 1945]
2015: Christopher Lee, English actor ['Dracula,' 'The Lord of the Rings'], and singer. [b. 1922]

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1716: The first slaves arrive, in Louisiana.
[The first ship carrying enslaved people from Africa arrived in Louisiana in 1719. Prior to that, small numbers of enslaved Africans arrived from the Caribbean, starting in 1706.]
1752: The third great fire in Moscow, in two weeks, destroys a third of the city.
[On June 3, 1752, a fire destroyed 13,000 houses, and on June 6, 1752 [by this date], two-thirds of the city had been damaged, or destroyed by fires, including one on May 23.]
1833: President Andrew Jackson becomes the first U.S. President to ride a train.
1844: George Williams originates the, 'Young Men's Christian Association' [YMCA], in London.
1856: President Franklin Pierce becomes the first elected U.S. president not to be nominated by his party, for a second term.
[On June 6, 1856, the fifth and final day of the Democratic Party’s national convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, President Franklin Pierce becomes the first elected president of the United States not to be nominated by his party for a second term. Instead, the party chooses James Buchanan, who will go on to win the presidency in November.]
1865: Outlaw William Quantrill dies in military prison, from wounds sustained in a skirmish, with Union soldiers.
1889: The 'Great Seattle Fire' ignites, destroying much of the city's business district.
1892: Chicago's elevated Loop train line ['the L'] begins operating.
1918: The Battle of Belleau Wood, the first large-scale battle fought by American soldiers in World War I, begins.
1925: The 'Chrysler Corporation' is incorporated.
1930: Frozen food is sold in retail stores, for the first time [a trial run in Springfield, Massachusetts].
1933: America's first drive-in movie theater opens near Camden, New Jersey.
[The first feature was, 'Wives Beware.']
1934: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] is established.
1942: Adeline Gray makes the first nylon parachute jump, a result of Dupont and Pioneer Parachute Company's development of an alternative to silk.
[Adeline Gray makes the first parachute jump in the U.S., using a nylon parachute.]
1944: D-Day: 160,000 Allied soldiers land in Normandy, France, establishing a new major front against the Germans in World War II.
1946: The 'National Basketball Association' [NBA] is founded as the, 'Basketball Association of America' [BAA].
1964: A U.S. Navy reconnaissance jet is shot down over Laos, by Pathet Lao ground fire.
1962: The Beatles have their first-ever recording session, at Abbey Road Studios, recording, 'Love Me Do,' 'Besame Mucho,' 'P.S. I Love You,' and 'Ask Me Why.'
1965: The Rolling Stones release, '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction [in the U.S.], which became their first No. 1 hit.
1966: Civil rights activist, James Meredith is shot by a sniper, shortly after beginning his, 'March Against Fear.'
1969: Elton John releases his debut album, 'Empty Sky.'
1971: 'The Ed Sullivan Show' airs its final broadcast, on CBS, after 23 years.
1971: 'Gladys Knight and the Pips' are the last musical guests on, 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'
1981: The heavy metal-focused magazine, 'Kerrang! publishes its first issue, in the U.K.
1982: Israeli forces invade Lebanon, triggering the, '1982 Lebanon War.'
1982: An anti-nuclear rally, 'Peace Sunday: We Have a Dream,' featuring artists like, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Tom Petty, draws 85,000 people [to the Rose Bowl], in Pasadena, California.
1983: 'Reading Rainbow' premieres on PBS.
1984: The puzzle video game, 'Tetris' is released in the Soviet Union, by Alexey Pajitnov.

[Later released in the United States, in 1988.]
1993: The original stage musical, 'Tommy,' based on The Who's album, wins five Tony Awards.
1997: Farrah Fawcett makes a bizarre appearance on the, 'Late Show With David Letterman.'
1997: Iggy Pop suffers a separated shoulder after diving from the stage, during a concert, and not being caught by the audience.
1998: The American TV show, 'Sex and the City' premieres, on HBO.
1999: Australian filmmaker, Baz Luhrmann goes to No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart with, 'Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen).'
2004: Phylicia Rashad becomes the first African American to win a Tony Award for best actress for her performance in, 'A Raisin in the Sun.'
2004: Metallica performs at the, 'Download Festival' without drummer Lars Ulrich, but with Dave Lombardo and Joey Jordison filling in.
2015: 'American Pharoah' wins the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first Thoroughbred in more than 35 years to capture horse racing's Triple Crown.

Other Observances:

D-Day Anniversary
[Commemorating the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, in 1944, a pivotal turning point in World War II.]
National Doughnut [Donut] Day [First Friday in June]
[This day celebrates the delicious doughnut, and honors the Salvation Army Lassies. In case you didn't know, the Salvation Army Lassies are the women who served doughnuts to soldiers, during WWI.]
National Drive-In Movie Day
[Celebrates the opening of the first drive-in theater in 1933.]
National Applesauce Cake Day
[A day to enjoy this delicious baked good.]

National Eyewear Day
[Raises awareness for eye health and comprehensive eye care.]
National Gardening Exercise Day
[Encourages physical activity through gardening.]
National Caves and Karst Day [U.S.]
[Encourages exploration and appreciation of caves and karst landscapes.]
National Higher Education Day
[Promotes preparing a path towards higher education., and recognizes the importance of higher education.]
National Yo-Yo Day
[Honors the classic stringed toy enjoyed by generations; a day to celebrate and play with yo-yos.]
Russian Language Day
[Celebrates the Russian language, culture, honors Aleksandr Pushkin.]
Queensland Day [Australia]

[Commemorates the establishment of Queensland as a separate colony.]
World Green Roof Day
[Promotes green roofs for environmental benefits.]
World Pest Day [or, World Pest Awareness Day]
[Raises awareness of pest management.]
Waqfat Arafat Day [Islam]
[A day of spiritual reflection and prayer, marking the pinnacle of the annual Hajj pilgrimage [date varies by Islamic calendar].]
Hari Raya Haji / Tabaski Day [Islam]
[A major Islamic festival commemorating Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son [date varies by Islamic calendar].]
National Day of Sweden [Sveriges Nationaldag]
[Celebrates Swedish nationality.]
Visually Impaired People Day [Germany]
[This day brings attention to people with vision impairment or loss and hopes to create supportive ecosystems for them. The day also spreads awareness about the feelings of isolation visually impaired people often struggle with and aims to help others understand and empathize with these struggles.]
Randol Fawkes Labor Day [First Friday in June] [Bahamas]
[The day is marked as a public holiday and all workers in the Bahamas get to take the day off.]

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Born:

1436: Regiomontanus, aka Johannes Muller, German mathematician, astrologer and astronomer of the German Renaissance.
1599: Diego Velázquez, Spanish painter.
[Leading artist in the court of King Philip IV of Spain and Portugal, and of the Spanish Golden Age. He is generally considered one of the greatest artists in the history of Western art.]
1755: Nathan Hale, American Patriot, and soldier who spied for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
1756: John Trumbull, American painter and military officer.
[Best known for his historical paintings of the 'American Revolutionary War,' of which he was a veteran. He has been called the 'Painter of the Revolution.' Trumbull's 'Declaration of Independence' [1817], one of his four paintings that hang in the United States Capitol rotunda, is also used on the reverse of the current United States two-dollar bill.]
1799 [6 June [O.S. 26 May]: Alexander Pushkin, Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era.
[He is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet, as well as the founder of modern Russian literature.]
1850: Karl Ferdinand Braun, German physicist, electrical engineer, inventor, and Nobel Prize laureate.
1867: David T. Abercrombie, American surveyor, and co-founder of lifestyle brand, 'Abercrombie and Fitch.'
1868: Robert Falcon Scott, British Royal Navy officer and explorer.
1875: Thomas Mann, novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, and 1929 Nobel Prize laureate.
1901: Sukarno, Indonesian statesman, orator, revolutionary, nationalist, and the first President of Indonesia.
1902: Jimmie Lunceford, American saxophonist and bandleader in the swing era.
1907: Bill Dickey, American professional baseball catcher and manager.
[He played in Major League Baseball [MLB] with New York Yankees [for 17 seasons], and played in nine World Series, winning eight championships.]
1925: Frank Chee Willeto, American politician and Navajo code talker during World War II.
1931: Lloyd Lindroth, American harpist, nicknamed, 'The Liberace of the Harp.'
1932: David Scott, American retired test pilot and NASA astronaut. [Age '93']
[The seventh person to walk on the Moon.]
1936: Levi Stubbs, American singer ['Four Tops'].
1939: Gary 'U.S.' Bonds, American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer. [Age '86']
[Known for his hits, 'New Orleans,' and 'Quarter to Three.']
1944: Tommie Smith, American former track and field athlete, wide receiver in the American Football League, Olympic gold medalist sprinter, and civil rights activist. [Age '81']
1947: Robert Englund, American actor ['Freddy Krueger' in 'Nightmare on Elm Street,'], and director. [Age '78']
1954: Harvey Fierstein, American actor ['Mrs. Doubtfire'], playwright, and screenwriter, known for his distinctive gravelly voice. [Age '73']
1955: Sam Simon, American television producer, animal rights activist, and co-creator of, 'The Simpsons.' [d. 2015]
1955: Sandra Bernhard, American actress, ['The King of Comedy,' and 'Rosanne'],comedian, and singer. [Age '70']
1956: Björn Borg, Swedish former professional tennis player. [Age '69']
1959: Jimmy Jam, American R&B/pop songwriter, and record producer. [Age '66']
1959: Colin Quinn, American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer ['Remote Control' [MTV], and 'Saturday Night Live']. [Age '66']
1960: Steve Vai, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer. [Age '65']
1961: Tom Araya, Chilean and American musician [vocalist for, 'Slayer']. [Age '64']
1963: Jason Isaacs, English actor ['Harry Potter,' and 'Peter Pan']. [Age '62']
1967: Max Casella, American actor ['Doogie Howser, M.D.,' and 'The Sopranos']. [Age '58']
1967: Paul Giamatti, American actor ['The Illusionist']. [Age '58']
1970: James 'Munky' Shaffer, American musician [co-founder, and guitarist for, 'Korn']. [Age '55']
1974: Matthew Shafer, American singer and musician [known as, 'Uncle Kracker.']. [Age '51']
1975: Staci Keanan, American lawyer, law professor and former actress ['My Two Dads']. [Age'50']
1978: Carl Barât, British musician ['The Libertines,' 'Dirty Pretty Things']. [Age '47']
1978: Jeremy Gara, Canadian musician [drummer for, 'Arcade Fire']. [Age '47']
1985: Drew McIntyre, Scottish professional wrestler. [Age '40']
1991: Ashley Park, American actress and musician ['Joy Ride']. [Age '34']
2007: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, American actress ['Modern Family'], and singer. [Age '18']

Died:

1799: Patrick Henry, American politician, planter and orator [who declared to the Second Virginia Convention in 1775, 'Give me liberty or give me death!' [b. 1736]
1832: Jeremy Bentham, English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism. [b. 1748]
1891: John A. Macdonald, Canadian [1st] Prime Minister [1867-1873, and 1878-1891]. [b. 1815]
1935: Lord Byng of Vimy, Canadian Governor General [1921-1926]. [b. 1862]
1941: Louis Chevrolet, Swiss-American automobile pioneer and race car driver. [b. 1878]
1961: Carl Jung, Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology. [b. 1875]
1968: Robert F. Kennedy, American lawyer, politician, and U.S. Senator. [b. 1925]
1975: J. Paul Getty, American petroleum industrialist who founded the Getty Oil Company in 1942, and was the patriarch of the Getty family. [b. 1892]
1979: Jack Haley, American actor [Tin Woodman in, 'The Wizard of Oz'], comedian, dancer, radio host, singer, drummer and vaudevillian. [b. 1898]
1986: Dick Rowe, British music executive and record producer. [b. 1921]
[He was head of A&R [Singles] at Decca Records, from the 1950s to the 1970s, and produced many top-selling records during that period. Known as, 'the man with the golden ear.']
1991: Stan Getz, American jazz saxophonist. [b. 1927]
2003: Dave Rowberry, English pianist and organist ['The Animals']. [b. 1940]
2005: Anne Bancroft, American actress ['To Be or Not to Be, 'Agnes of God ']. [b. 1931]
2005: Dana Elcar, American television and film character actor ['Dark Shadows,' 'MacGyver']. [b. 1927]
2006: Billy Preston, American keyboardist, singer, and songwriter whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. [b. 1946]

2010: Marvin Isley, American musician [bass guitarist for, 'The Isley Brothers']. [b. 1953]
2013: Esther Williams, American competitive swimmer and actress. [b. 1921]
2019: Dr. John [Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr.], American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. [b. 1941]
2023: Pat Cooper, American actor and comedian. [b. 1929]
2023: Noreen Nash, American actress and model. [b. 1924]
2023: Françoise Gilot, French artist [painter], and muse to, 'Picasso.' [b. 1921]
2025: Jaraan Cornell, American collegiate basketball player ['Purdue Boilermakers,' and 'Gary Steelheads']. [b. 1976]

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  830 - Theodora is crowned Byzantine empress, and marries Emperor Theophilos, in the Hagia Sophia.
1257 - Kraków, Poland, receives city rights.
1783 - The Montgolfier brothers demonstrate the first hot air balloon.
1794 - Congress passes the, 'Neutrality Act,' banning Americans from serving in foreign armed forces.
1832 - The June Rebellion breaks out in Paris, in an attempt to overthrow the monarchy of Louis Philippe.
1846 - The first telegraph line opens up between Philadelphia and Baltimore.
[This was a significant development in the early days of telegraphy, allowing for faster communication over long distances.]
1849 - Denmark becomes a constitutional monarchy by the signing of a new constitution.
1851 - Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery serial, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' [or, 'Life Among the Lowly'], begins its run [is printed] in the abolitionist newspaper, 'The National Era.'
1876 - Bananas are sold as a novelty, at the Centennial Exhibition, in Philadelphia.
[They were a rare fruit in the United States at the time and were served wrapped in foil and eaten with a knife and fork, costing 10 cents each.]
1883 - The first regularly scheduled Orient Express departs from Paris.
1893 - The trial of 'Lizzie Borden' begins, in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
1915 - Denmark amends its constitution to allow women's suffrage.
[Danish women are granted the right to vote.]
1916 - Louis Brandeis is sworn in as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
[He is the first American Jew to hold such a position.]
1916 - World War I: The Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire breaks out.
1917 - The first Pulitzer Prizes are awarded.
1917 - World War I: Conscription begins in the United States as, 'Army registration day.'
[Nearly 10 million men register to serve in WWI/'The Great War.']
1933 - US President Franklin D. Roosevelt removes the United States from the, 'gold standard,' due to the Great Depression.
1937 - Henry Ford initiates a 32 hour work week for his employees.
1940 - World War II: Germans renew offensive against French divisions south of the River Somme in Operation Fall Rot ['Case Red'].
1942 - World War II: The United States declares war on Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania.
1942 - Capitol Records holds its first recording session.
1944 - World War II: More than 1,000 British bombers drop 5,000 tons of bombs on German gun batteries on the Normandy coast in preparation for D-Day.
1944 - General Eisenhower decides to proceed with the D-Day invasion on June 6th.
1944 - In WWII, Allied troops liberate Rome from the Axis powers.
1947 - Cold War: The Marshall Plan: In a speech at Harvard University, the United States Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe.
[The Marshall Plan is outlined to help to rebuild Western Europe.]
1956 - Elvis Presley introduces his new single, 'Hound Dog,' on The Milton Berle Show, causing a sensation with his gyrating performance.
1961 - Roy Orbison's, 'Running Scared' hits #1 on the U.S. chart.
1964 - The Rolling Stones play their first U.S. show, at the Swing Auditorium, in Southern California.
1965 - The soundtrack to, 'The Sound of Music' begins a 70-week run at the top of the U.K. album chart.
1966 - The Beatles tape an appearance on, 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' debuting their music videos for, 'Rain,' and 'Paperback Writer.'
1967 - The 'Six-Day War' begins in the Middle East with Israeli forces launching a surprise attack against Egypt.
1968 - Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated, in Los Angeles, after winning the California Democratic primary.
[Presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy is shot at the Ambassador Hotel, in Los Angeles, by Sirhan Sirhan. Kennedy died the following day.]
1971 - 'Grand Funk Railroad' breaks The Beatles' record by selling out New York's 'Shea Stadium,' in just 72 hours.
1974 - Patti Smith records her version of, 'Hey Joe.'
[Her first recorded work.]
1974 - Sly Stone of, 'Sly and the Family Stone' marries Kathy Silva onstage, during a concert, at Madison Square Garden.
1975 - For the first time, since the beginning of the 'Six-Day War,' the Suez Canal reopens, ending its eight-year closure.
1976 - Cat Stevens performs under that name for the last time, wrapping up his Majikat tour with a show in Thessaloniki, Greece.

[The next year, he embraces the Islamic faith and changes his name to, 'Yusuf Islam.']
1976 - Teton Dam, in southeastern Idaho, collapses, resulting in a flood that kills 11, and leaves 30,000 homeless.
[The flood caused an estimated $1 billion in damages and nearly wiped out the Idaho cattle industry.]
1977 - The 'Apple II' computer goes on sale.
1977 - Shock-rock superstar, Alice Cooper's boa constrictor - a star of his stage show - dies after the rat he is served for breakfast bites him. Cooper holds open auditions for a new snake, eventually choosing one named, 'Angel.'
1981 - The 'Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report' [MMWR] of the 'Centers for Disease Control and Prevention' [CDC] report five cases of a rare form of pneumonia, now recognized as the first cases of, 'AIDS.'
[The first cases of AIDS are reported by the, 'Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC].']
1983 - 'U2' performs at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, near Denver.
[A show that was recorded and released as U2's 'Live At Red Rocks: Under A Blood Red Sky.']
1984 - Bruce Springsteen releases his album, 'Born in the U.S.A.'
1989 - Poland holds its first free elections, after World War II, marking the beginning of the, 'Autumn of Nations.'
1989 - The Doobie Brothers begin their reunion tour, their first with their original lineup, since 1975.
1989 - The Chinese government orders its troops to open fire on unarmed protesters in Tiananmen Square, in Beijing.
[The Tiananmen Square protests, in Beijing, ends violently, with a crackdown by the People's Liberation Army.]
1990 - 'New Kids on the Block' release their fourth studio album, 'Step By Step.'
1993 - Mariah Carey marries Tommy Mottola [president of Sony Music], at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, in New York City.
1995 - 'Singled Out' [with host, Chris Hardwick], premieres on MTV.
1997 - Oasis songwriter, Noel Gallagher marries Meg Matthews, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2002 - Guitarist, Dee Dee Ramone [of the 'Ramones'] is found dead at his home.
2004 - Noël Mamère, Mayor of Bègles, celebrates marriage for two men, for the first time, in France.
2004 - Ronald Reagan, the '40th' president of the United States [and the '33rd' governor of California], dies after having Alzheimer's disease, for over a decade.
2011 - 'Teen Wolf' [TV series] premieres on MTV.

Other Observances:

World Environment Day
[A global observance by the United Nations to encourage awareness and action for the protection of our environment.]
Earth Overshoot Day
[A serious day for all of us to reconsider our way of life and usage of natural resources. Our mother Earth can only regenerate resources at a finite rate, and we are utilizing it more than this rate every year.]
National Start Over Day [U.S.]
[A day of reminder that it's perfectly fine to start over! It's about making the decision to accept failure, and start over - from scratch.]
National Veggie Burger Day [U.S.]
[Celebrates the veggie burger, and its positive environmental impact.]
National Moonshine Day [U.S.]
[A day to responsibly try moonshine, and to recognize a beverage with a notorious record of blurring the lines of history and the law, turning ordinary men [and women] into criminals, and common criminals into legends.]
National Sausage Roll Day [U.K./U.S.]
[A day to appreciate, eat, and relish the mixture of meat, seasoning, and buttery pastry.]

National Gingerbread Day [U.S.]
[A day to enjoy gingerbread.]
Hot Air Balloon Day [U.S.]
[Up, up, and away! Get ready to float above the Earth and admire the view from greater heights.]

National Ketchup Day [U.S.]
[A day celebrating the most popular condiment in the U.S. Let's dip right into the origins and history of this food condiment day, and see why this red sauce is a staple on tables across the nation.]
HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day [HLTSAD]
[A day to honor and raise awareness about the needs, challenges, and contributions of individuals who have lived with HIV for 10 years or longer. It also coincides with the anniversary of the first official reporting of what later became known as the AIDS epidemic.]
International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
[It’s time to pull up your sleeves and join the fight against illegal fishing.]
National Sorry I Was on a Boat Day [U.S.]
[This is your official hall pass to log off, head out, and unapologetically float.]
Thank You Day [U.K.]
[A day to appreciate the unsung heroes in local communities who contributed their time and resources to making life better for people during the COVID-19 pandemic.]
National Lincoln Loud Day
[A day that celebrates the fictional character, 'Lincoln Loud,' in Nickelodeon’s animated television series, 'The Loud House.']

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[source: National Day Calendar -  June 5 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1718: Thomas Chippendale, English woodworker in London, designing furniture in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles.
1723 [baptised 16 June [O.S. 5 June] : Adam Smith, Scottish economist, and philosopher.
1823: George Angell, American lawyer, philanthropist, activist, and founder of the, 'Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.'
1850: Pat Garrett, American Old West lawman, bartender and customs agent known for killing 'Billy the Kid.'
1878: Pancho Villa, Mexican general and revolutionary [a prominent figure in the, 'Mexican Revolution'].
1883: John Maynard Keynes, English economist and philosopher.
1884: Frederick Lorz, American long-distance runner who won the 1905 Boston Marathon.
1895: William Boyd, American film actor who is known for portraying the cowboy hero, 'Hopalong Cassidy.'
1898: Federico García Lorca, Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director.
1899: Otis Barton, American deep-sea diver, inventor [designed the first 'bathysphere'/underwater vehicle], and actor.
1919: Richard Scarry, American children's author and illustrator ['Busytown'] who published over 300 books, with total sales of over 100 million, worldwide.
1925: Bill Hayes, American singer ['The Ballad of Davy Crockett'], and actor ['Days of Our Lives']. [d. 2024]
1928: Tony Richardson, English theatre and film director, producer and screenwriter, whose career spanned five decades.
1932: Dave Gold, American businessman who established the '99 Cents Only' chain of discount stores.
1934: Bill Moyers, American journalist and political commentator. [Age '91']
[Under the Johnson administration, he served from 1965 to 1967, as the eleventh White House Press Secretary.]
1941: Robert Kraft, American billionaire businessman. [Age '84']
[Chairman and chief executive officer [CEO] of the 'Kraft Group,' a diversified holding company with assets in paper and packaging, sports and entertainment, real estate development, and a private equity portfolio. Owner of the New England Patriots of the National Football League [NFL], since 1994.]
1941: Martha Argerich, Argentine classical concert pianist. [Age '84']
1945: Don Reid, American country singer ['Statler Brothers']. [Age '79']
1947: Laurie Anderson, American performance artist and author. [Age '78']
1949: Ken Follett, Welsh author of thrillers and historical novels who has sold more than 195 million copies of his works. [Age '76']
1950: Daniel von Bargen, American actor ['Super Troopers'].
1951: Suze Orman, American financial advisor, author, and podcast host. [Age '74']
1953: Kathleen Kennedy, American film producer, and president of Lucasfilm, since 2012. [Age '72']
1956: Kenny G [Kenneth Bruce Gorelick], American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and record producer. [Age '69']
[Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records, making him also the best-selling instrumentalist in history. Kenny G's professional career began with Barry White's, 'The Love Unlimited Orchestra,' at age 17. He played with the Seattle funk band Cold, Bold & Together before joining the, 'Jeff Lorber Fusion,' in 1980. His solo career took off after signing with Arista Records, in 1982. His debut album, 'Kenny G,' was recorded with members of the Jeff Lorber Fusion, and released in 1982.]
1962: Jeff Garlin, American stand-up comedian and actor ['The Goldbergs,' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm']. [Age '63']
1964: Rick Riordan, American author. [Age '61']
[Best known for writing the, 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' series.]
1967: Ron Livingston, American actor ['Office Space']. [Age '58']
1969: Brian McKnight, American singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist. [Age '56']
1971: Mark Wahlberg, American singer ['Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch'], actor ['Boogie Nights'], and producer. [Age '54']
1974: Chad Allen, American psychologist and retired actor ['Our House']. [Age '51']

1974: Aaron 'P-Nut' Wills, American musician [bass guitarist for, '311']. [Age '51']
1977: Liza Weil, American actress ['Gilmore Girls']. [Age '48']
1978: Nick Kroll, American actor, comedian, writer, and producer ['The League,' 'Big Mouth']. [Age '47']
1979: David Bisbal, Spanish singer, songwriter, and actor. [Age '46']
1979: Pete Wentz, American musician [bassist and lyricist for, 'Fall Out Boy']. [Age '46']
1981: Sebastien Lefebvre, Canadian musician [rhythm guitarist for, 'Simple Plan']. [Age '44']
1987: Charlie Clements, English actor ['EastEnders']. [Age '38']
1993: Breonna Taylor, African-American emergency medical technician. [d. 2020]
[She was shot and killed while unarmed in her Louisville, Kentucky home by three police officers who entered under the auspices of a 'no-knock' search warrant. She was '26.']
1995: Troye Sivan, Australian singer-songwriter and actor. [Age '30']

Died:

1900: Stephen Crane, American poet, novelist, and short story writer. [b. 1871]
1910: O. Henry, American writer. [b. 1862]
[Known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction.]
1916: Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Army officer and colonial administrator. [b. 1850]
1990: Jim Hodder, American musician [original drummer for, 'Steely Dan']. [b. 1947]
1993: Conway Twitty, American country singer. [b. 1933]
[Initially a part of the 1950s rockabilly scene, Twitty was best known as a country music performer. From 1971 to 1976, Twitty received a string of Country Music Association awards for duets with Loretta Lynn. He was inducted into both the Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame.]
1998: Jeanette Nolan, American actress ['The Virginian,' 'Dirty Sally,' and 'Macbeth']. [b. 1911]
1999: Mel Tormé / 'The Velvet Fog', American musician, singer, composer, arranger, drummer, actor, and author. [b. 1925]
2002: Dee Dee Ramone, American singer-songwriter and bassist ['Ramones']. [b. 1951]
2004: Ronald Reagan, '40th' President of the United States.
2009: Jeff Hanson, American singer-songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. [b. 1978]
2012: Ray Bradbury, American author ['Fahrenheit 451'], and screenwriter. [b. 1920]
2018: Kate Spade, American fashion designer and entrepreneur. [b. 1962]
2020: Kurt Thomas, American Olympic gymnast and part-time actor. [b. 1956]
2022: Alec John Such, American musician, bassist and founding member of, 'Bon Jovi.' [b. 1951]
2023: Astrud Gilberto, Brazilian samba and bossa nova singer, and songwriter ['The Girl from Ipanema']. [b. 1940']

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Notable Events for June 4th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 4 | Birthdays & Events]

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1783 - The Montgolfier brothers publicly demonstrates their hot air balloon for the first time, in Annonay, France, marking the beginning of human flight.
1876 - The Transcontinental Express train completes the cross-nation journey from New York City to San Francisco, in a record 83 hours.
1896 - Henry Ford completes and tests his first automobile, the Ford 'Quadricycle,' around the streets of Detroit, paving the way for the future of the motor industry.
1912 - Massachusetts becomes the first U.S. state to set a minimum wage.
1913 - Suffragette, Emily Davison runs in front of King George V's horse at The Derby, an act that leads to her death four days later.
1916 - World War I: The Brusilov Offensive, one of the most successful Russian military operations, begins.
1917 - The first Pulitzer Prizes are announced for journalism, biography, and history.
1919 - The U.S. Congress approves the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote, and sends it to the states for ratification.
1920 - The Treaty of Trianon is signed in Paris, significantly reducing Hungary's territory and population.
1934 - The Dorsey Brothers records, 'Annie's Cousin Fanny,' for the first time.
1939 - Holocaust: The MS St. Louis, a ship carrying 973 German Jewish refugees, is denied permission to land in Florida and is forced to return to Europe.
[Over 300 passengers later died in Nazi concentration camps.]
1940 - World War II: The Dunkirk evacuation ends, with British forces complete the evacuation of 338,000 troops, from Dunkirk, France.
1940 - Winston Churchill delivers his, 'We shall fight on the beaches' speech.
1942 - Battle of Midway begins, leading to a great American Naval victory over Japan, during WWII.
1942 - Glenn Wallichs of Capitol Records comes up with the idea of sending 'promotional' copies of records to radio announcers.
[Capitol Records also opens its first office, becoming the first notable West Coast-based record label.]
1944 - World War II: The U.S. Navy captures the German submarine U-505, the first time a U.S. Navy vessel had captured an enemy vessel at sea since the 19th century.
1961 - Cold War: At the Vienna summit, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev sparks the Berlin Crisis by threatening to sign a separate peace treaty with East Germany.
1963 - 'Pop Go the Beatles,' a BBC radio series featuring The Beatles, debuts.
1963 - The Searchers release their debut single, 'Sweets For My Sweet.'
1966 - Rocker, Janis Joplin joins, 'Big Brother & The Holding Company,' her first band.
[Her first public performance with the band was on June 10, 1966, at the Avalon Ballroom.]
1967 - The NBC television series, 'The Monkees' take home two Emmy Awards.
1970 - The Kingdom of Tonga achieves independence within the British Commonwealth.
1973 - Jimmy Buffett releases his third studio album, 'A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean.'
1973 - Murry Wilson, father and early manager of The Beach Boys members: Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, dies, at age 55, from a heart attack.
1974 - The Cleveland Indians baseball team hosts an ill-fated 'Ten Cent Beer Night' promotion [10 cents a beer], resulting in a riot by fans, and the Indians forfeiting the game.
1975 - California Governor Jerry Brown signs the, 'California Agricultural Labor Relations Act' into law, the first law in the U.S. giving farmworkers collective bargaining rights.
1976 - Blondie, Talking Heads, and other up-and-coming bands' performances are made into live recordings, at CBGB, in New York City.
1976 - The Sex Pistols play a show at Lesser Free Trade Hall, in Manchester, inspiring many in the audience to form bands, and propelling the nascent punk rock scene.
1977 - KC and The Sunshine Band assume the No. 1 spot on the Cashbox Best Sellers chart with, 'I'm Your Boogie Man.'
1977 - JVC introduces its VHS videotape at the, 'Consumer Electronics Show,' which eventually prevails against Sony's Betamax.
[June 2-5, 1977 [Thursday-Sunday] - The Summer Consumer Electronics Show was held during these dates.]
1979 - Fleetwood Mac record the USC Trojan Marching Band at Dodger Stadium, in Los Angeles, for their song, 'Tusk.'
1980 - Hockey player Gordie Howe retires, at age '52.'
1982 - Star Trek II: 'The Wrath of Khan' is released in the U.S.
1983 - The Police land their fifth, and last, U.K. No. 1 with, 'Every Breath You Take.'
1983 - 'American Bandstand,' with Dick Clark, features a performance of, 'Stop in the Name of Love,' by 'The Hollies.'
1984 - Bruce Springsteen releases his album, 'Born in the U.S.A.'
1984 - Sheila E.'s album, 'The Glamorous Life' is released.
1986 - The first of a six-date Conspiracy of Hope tour is held at the Cow Palace, in San Francisco, benefiting Amnesty International, and featuring U2, Sting, Bryan Adams, and several others.
1988 - George Michael's, 'One More Try' is at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
1989 - Poland holds its first free elections after World War II, marking a significant step towards the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
1989 - Tiananmen Square Massacre: Chinese troops use assault rifles and tanks to suppress pro-democracy protests in Beijing, resulting in thousands of deaths.
1992 - The U.S. Postal Service announces that people prefer the 'younger Elvis' stamp design, in a nationwide vote.
1996 - The Metallica album, 'Load' is released.
1996 - The European Space Agency's 'Ariane 5' rocket suffers a catastrophic failure during its maiden launch.

1996 - 'Crowded House' announce their breakup.
1997 - The body of Jeff Buckley is found floating in a harbor, leading to the Mississippi River.
1997 - Ronnie Lane, co-founder of 'Small Faces,' dies after battling multiple sclerosis.
1998 - Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, and Hanson perform a benefit for Children's Miracle Network hospitals.
2002 - Avril Lavigne, 17, releases her debut album, 'Let Go.'
2005 - Mariah Carey's, 'We Belong Together' tops the Billboard Hot 100.
2006 - Sandi Thom's, 'I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)' hits #1 on the U.K. singles chart.
2006 - Orson's, 'Bright Idea' hits #1 on the U.K. albums chart.
2007 - Soul singer, Freddie Scott, dies, at age '74.'
2008 - The Detroit Red Wings defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins to win the Stanley Cup.
2010 - American basketball coach, John Wooden dies, at age '99.'
2013 - Cornelius 'Nini' Harp ['The Marcels'] dies of natural causes, at age '73.
2013 - Joey Covington [drummer for, 'Jefferson Airplane,' and 'Hot Tuna'] dies, in a single-vehicle accident, at age '67.'
2014 - Handwritten works by John Lennon, including poems and letters, sell for more than expected, at a Sotheby's auction.
2017 - Eric Ozolins catches a 13-foot-long hammerhead shark, with a girth of 80 inches, off the coast of Padre Island, in Texas. The shark was then released.

Other Observances:

National Cheese Day [U.S.]
[A day to celebrate and appreciate the wide variety of cheeses.]
National Clean Beauty Day [U.S.]
[Encourages brands to develop clean and sustainable beauty products and educates consumers about better product choices.]
National SAFE Day [U.S.]
[Raises awareness about firearm safety and prevents child accidents involving guns.]
National Old Maid's Day [U.S.]
[Recognizes and celebrates women who never marry and remain childless, honoring their contributions to families and communities.]
National Hug Your Cat Day [U.S.]
[A 'purr-fect' opportunity for cat owners to show extra love and appreciation to their feline friends.]
National Cognac Day [U.S.]
[Celebrates the well-known French brandy made from Ugni Blanc grapes.]

National Tailors Day [U.S.]  [First Wednesday of June]
[This day celebrates those specialists who create, modify, or restore old clothes so that they can fit their individual customers perfectly.]
Global Running Day
[Encourages people of all fitness levels to get moving and celebrate the joys of running.]
International Corgi Day
[A day to pamper your corgi, buy corgi-related merchandise, or get involved with local events supporting the rescue and care of these animals.]
Shopping Cart Day
[Celebrates the invention of the shopping cart by Sylvan Goldman in 1937, which revolutionized the shopping experience.]
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
[Established by the United Nations in 1982 to acknowledge the pain and suffering of children who have been victims of abuse, exploitation, or violence.]

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Notable Events for June 4th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 4 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1738: George III, King of the United Kingdom, British monarch.
1880: Clara Blandick, American actress [Auntie Em in, 'The Wizard of Oz'].
1887: Tom Longboat, Onondaga distance runner, from the, 'Six Nations Reserve.'
1907: Rosalind Russell, American actress ['His Girl Friday'], model, comedian, screenwriter, and singer.
1915: Modibo Keïta, Malian politician who served as the 1st President of Mali.
1924: Dennis Weaver, American actor and president of the, 'Screen Actors Guild' [SAG].
1926: Robert Earl Hughes, American man who was, during his lifetime, the heaviest human being recorded, weighing 1,071 pounds [486 kg].
1928: Dr. Ruth Westheimer, German-American sex therapist and media personality. [d. 2024]
1936: Vince Camuto, American fashion designer [co-founder of, 'Nine West'].
1936: Bruce Dern, American actor. [Age '89']
[Award-winning actor with roles in, 'The Great Gatsby' [1974], The 'Burbs [1989], and 'Big Love' on HBO [2006–2011].]
1937: Robert Fulghum, American author and Unitarian Universalist minister. [Age '88']
1937: Freddy Fender, American Tejano singer.
[Singer of the hits, 'Before the Next Teardrop Falls,' 'Wasted Days and Wasted Nights,' and 'Secret Love.']
1939: Alexandru Arsinel, Romanian comedian, actor and director.
1943: Joyce Meyer, American Charismatic Christian author, speaker, and president of Joyce Meyer Ministries. [Age '82']
1944: Michelle Phillips, American singer and actress ['The Mamas & the Papas']. [Age '81']
1952: Bronisław Komorowski, Polish politician and historian who was the fifth president of Poland [2010-2015]. [Age '73']
1956: Keith David, American actor ['The Thing,' and 'Platoon']. [Age '69']
1956: Al B. Sure!, American singer, songwriter, and producer. [Age '57']
1961: El DeBarge, American singer, songwriter and musician. [Age '64']
[He was the focal point and primary lead singer of the family group, 'DeBarge.']
1961: Julie White, American actress ['Transformers']. [Age '64']
1968: Scott Wolf, American actor ['Party of Five']. [Age '57']
1969: Horatio Sanz, American comedian and actor. [Age '56']
1969: Rob Huebel, American actor and comedian. [Age '56']
1971: Noah Wyle, American actor ['ER']. [Age '54']
1975: Angelina Jolie, American actress ['Mojave Moon,' and 'Girl, Interrupted,'], filmmaker, and humanitarian. [Age '50']
1975: Russell Brand, English comedian, actor, and radio host. [Age '50']
1975: Theo Rossi, American actor ['Sons of Anarchy'], and producer. [Age '50']
1978: Robin Lord Taylor, American actor ['Gotham'], and director. [Age '47']
1985: Bar Refaeli, Israeli model, actress, and businesswoman. [Age '40']
1985: Evan Lysacek, American [retired] Olympic figure skater. [Age '40']
1990: Zac Farro, American musician [drummer for, 'Paramore']. [Age '35']

1990: Evan Spiegel, American internet entrepreneur ['Snap Inc.' co-founder]. [Age '35']
2021: Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, American-born member of the British royal family. [Age '4']

Died:

1798: Giacomo Casanova, Italian adventurer. [b. 1725]
1941: Wilhelm II, German Emperor. [b. 1859]
1942: Reinhard Heydrich, German high-ranking SS, police official, and Nazi leader. [b. 1904]
1968: Dorothy Gish, American stage and screen actress. [b. 1898]
1971: György Lukács, Hungarian Marxist philosopher, literary historian, literary critic, and aesthetician. [b. 1885]
1973: Murry Wilson, American songwriter, talent manager, record producer, and music publisher. [b. 1917]
[Best known as the father of the Beach Boys' Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson.]
1990: Stiv Bators, American punk rock [vocalist of, 'The Dead Boys,' and 'The Lords of the New Church'] [b. 1949]
1994: Derek 'Lek' Leckenby, English musician, and lead guitarist for, 'Herman's Hermits.' [b. 1943]
2001: John Hartford, American folk singer. [b. 1937]
2004: Nino Manfredi, Italian actor, voice actor, director, screenwriter, playwright, comedian, singer, author, radio personality and television presenter. [b. 1921]
2007: Freddie Scott, American soul singer ['Hey, Girl,' and 'Are You Lonely for Me'] and songwriter. [b. 1933]
2010: John Wooden, American basketball coach and player. [b. 1910]
[Nicknamed the, 'Wizard of Westwood.']
2012: Herb Reed, American musician, vocalist, and founding member of, 'The Platters.' [b. 1928]
2013: Joey Covington, American drummer. [b. 1945]
[Best known for his involvements with, 'Jefferson Airplane,' 'Hot Tuna,' and 'Jefferson Starship.']
2013: Cornelius 'Nini' Harp, American singer of, 'The Marcels.' [b. 1939]
2020: Basu Chatterjee, Indian film director and screenwriter. [b. 1927]
2020: Rupert Hine, English record producer and musician. 🖤  [b. 1947]
[He produced albums for artists including, 'Rush,' Kevin Ayers, Tina Turner, Howard Jones, 'Saga,' 'The Fixx,' Bob Geldof, 'Thompson Twins,' Stevie Nicks, Chris de Burgh, Suzanne Vega, 'Underworld,' Duncan Sheik, 'Formula,' and Eleanor McEvoy.]
2020: Steve Priest, English musician, and bassist [and, later, co-lead vocalist] for, 'Sweet.' [b. 1948]

2025: Marc Garneau, Canadian Armed Forces officer, astronaut, and politician. [b. 1949]

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Notable Events for June 3rd:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 3 | Birthdays & Events]

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1492 - Martin Behaim presents the world's first terrestrial globe, the 'Erdapfel' [Earth Apple] [possibly].
1754 - Lieutenant Colonel George Washington begins construction of Fort Necessity, during the Seven Years' War.
1781 - Jack Jouett rides to warn Thomas Jefferson of a British attack. [June 3-4]
1784 - The U.S. Army is officially established by Congress of the Confederation.
1800 - President John Adams arrives in Washington, D.C., as the new capital city is being built.
[President John Adams became the first U.S. president to live in Washington, D.C.]
1851 - The New York Knickerbockers baseball team became the first to wear uniforms, consisting of straw hats, white shirts, and blue long trousers.
1863 - Robert E. Lee and his Army begin marching to invade the North [Gettysburg campaign].
1864 - Union General Ulysses S. Grant suffers a devastating defeat at the Battle of Cold Harbor, with approximately 7,000 Union casualties, in less than an hour.
1871 - Jesse James and his gang rob the Obocock Bank in Corydon, Iowa, stealing [reportedly] between $6,000 and $10,000.
1888 - The poem, 'Casey at the Bat' is published, in the [then] 'The Daily Examiner' [now, the 'San Francisco Examiner'].
1889 - The first long-distance electric power transmission line in the U.S. [between Willamette Falls and downtown Portland, OR] is completed.
1915 - Austro-Hungarian and German troops recapture Przemysl fortress from Russian forces, during World War I.
1916 - U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signs the National Defense Act, expanding the National Guard by 450,000 men.
1937 - The Duke of Windsor [formerly King Edward VIII] marries American socialite Wallis Warfield Simpson in France, after his abdication of the British throne.
1940 - German air force bombs Paris, killing hundreds of civilians.
1949 - Wesley Brown becomes the first African-American to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy.
1951 - Frank Sinatra records the song, 'Birth of the Blues.'
1956 - Santa Cruz, California, bans rock 'n' roll at public gatherings, citing it as 'detrimental to both the health and morals of our youth and community.'
1964 - Ringo Starr [of The Beatles] falls ill with tonsillitis and pharyngitis, days before a world tour, leading to temporary drummer, Jimmie Nicol filling in.
1965 - Edward H. White II becomes the first American astronaut to walk in space, during the Gemini 4 mission.
1967 - Aretha Franklin's iconic rendition of, 'Respect' tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
1968 - Valerie Solanas attempts to assassinate artist Andy Warhol by shooting him.
1970 - Ray Davies of The Kinks makes a round-trip flight from New York to London to change 'Coca-Cola' to 'cherry cola' in the song, 'Lola,' due to BBC's anti-product placement policy.
1972 - The Rolling Stones kick off their record-breaking North American tour to promote their album, 'Exile on Main St.'
[Stevie Wonder was the opening act.]
1972 - Sally Jane Priesand becomes the first American female to be ordained as a rabbi.

1973 - The Soviet supersonic airliner Tupolev Tu-144 disintegrates in mid-air during the Paris Air Show, killing 14 people.
1977 - Bob Marley and the Wailers release their classic album, 'Exodus,' featuring hits like, 'Three Little Birds,' and 'Jamming.'
1982 - The Israeli ambassador to the U.K., Shlomo Argov, is shot in an assassination attempt, which triggers the, '1982 Lebanon War.'
1989 - The Chinese government sends troops to suppress pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, resulting in hundreds of deaths.
1992 - Presidential candidate, Bill Clinton famously appears on 'The Arsenio Hall Show,' and plays the saxophone.
1995 - Bryan Adams', 'Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?' begins a five-week run at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
1998 - The Eschede train disaster in Germany kills 101 people when a high-speed ICE train derails, and crashes into a bridge.
2000 - Britney Spears' second album, 'Oops!... I Did It Again,' debuts at No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
2000 - Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw are arrested in Buffalo, New York, following an incident involving a mounted reserve deputy's horse.

[It would go down in infamy as, 'The Horse Incident.']
2001 - Mel Brooks's musical, 'The Producers' wins a record-setting 12 Tony Awards.
2002 - The Queen's Jubilee concert, at Buckingham Palace, features an all-star lineup including, Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John, and Ozzy Osbourne.
2006 - Montenegro's parliament declares its independence, ending 88 years of union with Serbia.
2008 - Frances Bay, James Cameron, k.d. lang, 'The Kids in the Hall,' Steve Nash, and Daria Werbowy are announced as being inducted into Canada's, 'Walk of Fame.'
2013 - The trial against whistleblower Chelsea Manning [formerly Bradley Manning] begins.
[She was charged with leaking classified videos and other documents documenting U.S. war atrocities during the Iraq War.]

Other Observances:

National Repeat Day
[A quirky day for repeating something you love or for reflecting on patterns.]
World Bicycle Day
[Celebrates the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean, and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport.]
Love Conquers All Day
[A day to spread messages of love and kindness.]
World Cider Day
[A day to celebrate and enjoy cider.]
National Egg Day [U.S.]
[A day to celebrate eggs and their versatility.]
National Chocolate Macaroon Day [U.S.]
[Yeeeessss, please. Dedicated to the delightful treat, often made with coconut, or other flavors.]
Chimborazo Day
[Encourages climbing a hill or mountain, or setting a metaphorical 'mountain' ⛰  goal.]

Insect Repellent Awareness Day
[A day to be mindful of protecting yourself from insects.]
World Clubfoot Day
[Raises awareness and support for individuals born with clubfoot.]
Mabo Day [Australia]
[Commemorates Eddie Mabo's successful challenge to the legal fiction of 'terra nullius' [land belonging to no one], and the recognition of Indigenous land rights in Australia.]
Repeat Day
[An opportunity to do enjoyable things twice over.]

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Notable Events for June 3rd:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 3 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1808: Jefferson Davis, American politician who served as the only president of the Confederate States [1861-1865].
1821: Edward Youmans, American scientific writer, editor, and lecturer and founder of Popular Science magazine.
1844: Garret Hobart, 24th vice president of the United States, serving from 1897 - 1899, under U.S. President William McKinley.
1852: Theodore Robinson, American painter.
[Best known for his Impressionist landscapes. He was one of the first American artists to take up 'Impressionism' [spontaneous painting outdoors], in the late 1880s.]
1864: Ransom E. Olds, American automotive pioneer.
[Founded 'Oldsmobile,' and 'REO Motor Car Company.']
1865: George V, King of the United Kingdom [1910-1936].
1887: Roland Hayes, American lyric tenor and composer.

1897: Memphis Minnie, American blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose recording career lasted for over three decades.
[She recorded around 200 songs, some of the best known being, 'When the Levee Breaks,' 'Me and My Chauffeur Blues,' 'Bumble Bee,' and 'Nothing in Rambling.']
1904: Charles Drew, American surgeon and medical researcher.
[He researched in the field of blood transfusions, developing improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge to developing large-scale blood banks early, in World War II. This allowed medics to save thousands of Allied forces' lives during the war.]
1906: Josephine Baker, American-born French dancer, singer, actress, entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent.
1910: Paulette Goddard, American actress.
1911: Ellen Corby, American actress and screenwriter ['The Waltons'].
1922: Alain Resnais, French film director ['Night and Fog'], and screenwriter [whose career extended over more than six decades].
1925: Tony Curtis, American actor.
[He had a career that spanned six decades, achieving the height of his popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. Best known for, 'Some Like It Hot,' and 'Spartacus.']
1926: Allen Ginsberg, American poet and writer.
[As a student at Columbia University in the 1940s, he began friendships with Lucien Carr, William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, forming the core of the, Beat Generation.]
1929: Chuck Barris, American game show creator, producer, and host, author, and songwriter.
[A key crew member of several hugely successful game shows, he was the creator of, 'The Dating Game' [1965–2021], the original producer of, 'The Newlywed Game' [1966–2013], and the host and producer of, 'The Gong Show' [1977-1980], all for the network ABC.]
1931: Raúl Castro, former President of Cuba. [Age '94']
1936: Larry McMurtry, American novelist, essayist, and screenwriter.
[Author of the novels, 'The Last Picture Show,' and 'Terms of Endearment.' His work was predominantly set in either the Old West or contemporary Texas.]
1942: Curtis Mayfield, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer.
[Dubbed the, 'Gentle Genius,' he is considered one of the most influential musicians of soul and socially conscious African-American music.]
1943: Billy Cunningham, American former professional basketball player and coach. [Age '82']
[Nicknamed the, 'Kangaroo Kid,' for his leaping and record-setting rebounding abilities.]
1945: Hale Irwin, American professional golfer. [Age '80']
1946: Penelope Wilton, English actress ['Downton Abbey']. [Age'79']
1950: Melissa Mathison, American film and television screenwriter, and an activist for the, 'Tibetan independence movement.'
[She wrote screen scripts for, 'The Black Stallion' [1979], and 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' [1982].]
1950: Suzi Quatro, American singer, bass guitarist, songwriter, and actress ['Happy Days']. [Age '75']
[Multi-award winning musician of hits like, 'She's in Love with You,' and 'Stumblin' In.']
1951: Deniece Williams, American singer ['Let's Hear It for the Boy'].
1951: Jill Biden, American educator who served as the 46th First Lady of the United States [2021 to 2025], as the wife of the 46th U.S. President, Joe Biden. [Age '74']
1956: Danny Wilde, Founding member of, 'The Rembrandts,' and singer of the iconic song, 'I'll Be There for You,' from the sitcom, 'Friends.' [Age '69']
1958: Suzie Plakson, American actress. [Age '67']
1961: Lawrence Lessig, American legal scholar and political activist. [Age '64']
[Founded the non-profit, 'Creative Commons [CC].']
1964: Kerry King, American guitarist ['Slayer']. [Age '61']
1964: James Purefoy, English actor. [Age '61']
1965: Mike Gordon, American bassist ['Phish']. [Age '60']
1967: Anderson Cooper, American broadcast journalist, and political commentator.

[He anchors the CNN news broadcast show, 'Anderson Cooper 360°']  [Age '58']
1967: Anne Winters, American actress ['Mom and Dad']. [Age '31']
1971: Ariel and Gabriel Hernandez, Cuban-American singers ['No Mercy'].
1979: Hong Chau, American actress ['The Whale']. [Age '46']
1986: Rafael Nadal, Spanish professional tennis player. [Age '39']
1986: Josh Segarra, American actor. [Age '39']
1987: Lalaine, American actress ['Lizzie McGuire'], singer-songwriter, and bassist. [Age '38']
2000: Beabadoobee [Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus], Filipino-British singer-songwriter. [Age '25']

Died:

1875: Georges Bizet, French composer [e.g., Carmen]. [b. 1838]
1924: Franz Kafka, a novelist and writer. [b. 1883]
[From Prague, he was Jewish, Austrian, Czech, and wrote in German. He is widely regarded as a major figure of 20th-century literature. His work fuses elements of realism and the fantastique, and typically features isolated protagonists facing bizarre or surrealistic predicaments, and incomprehensible socio-bureaucratic powers.]
1963: Pope John XXIII, head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State [1958-1963]. [b. 1881]
1975: Ozzie Nelson, American actor ['The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet'], filmmaker, musician, and bandleader. [b. 1906]
1989: Ruhollah Khomeini, first Supreme Leader of Iran. [b. 1900]
2001: Anthony Quinn, Mexican-American actor. [b. 1915]
2002: Lew Wasserman, American businessman and talent agent. [b. 1913]
[Described as, 'the last of the legendary movie moguls,' and 'arguably the most powerful and influential Hollywood titan, in the four decades, after WW II.]
2009: David Carradine, American actor [e.g., 'Kung F u,' 'Kill Bill']. [b. 1936]
2009: Koko Taylor, American singer whose style encompassed Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm and blues and soul blues. [b. 1928]
2010: Rue McClanahan, American actress ['Maude' [1972–78], 'Mama's Family' [1983–84], and 'The Golden Girls' [1985–92]. [b. 1934]
2011: Andrew Gold, American singer-songwriter ['Lonely Boy,' and 'Thank You For Being A Friend']. [b. 1951]
2011: Jack Kevorkian, American pathologist and euthanasia advocate. [b. 1928]
2013: Deacon Jones, American NFL Hall of Fame defensive end [14 Seasons]. [b. 1938]
2016: Muhammad Ali, American professional heavyweight boxing champion and civil rights activist. [b. 1942]
[A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname, 'The Greatest,' he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.]

2019: Agustina Bessa-Luís, Portuguese writer. [b. 1922]
2021: F. Lee Bailey, American criminal defense attorney. [b. 1933]
[Bailey first came to nationwide attention for his involvement in the second murder trial of Sam Sheppard, a surgeon accused of murdering his wife.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for June 2nd:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 2 | Birthdays & Events]

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1774 - The British Parliament enacts the Quartering Act, part of the Coercive Acts, requiring American colonists to house British soldiers.
1835 - P. T. Barnum and his circus begin their first tour in the U.S.
1851 - The first alcohol prohibition law in the U.S. is enacted, in Maine.
1857 - James Gibbs patents the single-thread sewing machine.
1863 - Harriet Tubman leads Union guerrillas into Maryland, to free slaves.
1883 - In Fort Wayne, Indiana, the first baseball game is played under electric lights, at night.
Grover Cleveland becomes the first president to marry in the White House.
1886 - President Grover Cleveland becomes the first sitting U.S. president to marry in the White House.
1896 - Guglielmo Marconi applies for a patent for his invention, the radio.
1910 - Co-founder of Rolls-Royce Limited, Charles Roll becomes the first man to make a non-stop double crossing of the English Channel by plane.
1924 - The U.S. Congress enacts the Indian Citizenship Act, granting citizenship to all Native Americans born within the territorial limits of the country.
1928 - Kraft rolls out Velveeta cheese.
1930 - Mariners’ Museum, in Newport News, Virginia, is established.
1933 - President Roosevelt authorizes the first swimming pool to be built inside the White House.
1935 - Babe Ruth announces his retirement.
1946 - Italy becomes a parliamentary republic following a national referendum.
1953 - Queen Elizabeth II is formally crowned monarch of the United Kingdom, in a televised ceremony, at Westminster Abbey.
1958 - Alan Freed launches his new rock 'n' roll radio show on WABC radio in New York.
1962 - Ray Charles' cover of, 'I Can't Stop Loving You' reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
1962 - Island Records releases its second single, 'Twist Baby,' by Owen Gray.
1966 - Frank Sinatra's, 'Strangers In The Night' at No. 1 on the UK singles chart.
1966 - US spacecraft Surveyor I makes a successful soft landing on the Moon, and begins transmitting the first close-up pictures of the lunar surface.
1970 - Race car driver and designer Bruce McLaren dies in a crash while testing an experimental car.
1972 - Pink Floyd releases, 'Obscured By Clouds,' in the UK.
1972 - 'Dion and the Belmonts' reunite for a performance at Madison Square Garden.
1973 - Electric Light Orchestra begin their first US tour, a 40-date trek kicking off in San Diego.
1977 - New Jersey allows casino gambling, in Atlantic City.
1978 - Irish rockers, 'Thin Lizzy' release their double concert album, 'Live and Dangerous.'
1979 - Donna Summer's disco track, 'Hot Stuff' hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
1979 - Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit a communist country, beginning his nine-day tour of his native Poland.
1981 - Prince makes his live British debut at The Lyceum Theatre, in London.
1983 - The 12-inch remix of 'The Safety Dance' by Men Without Hats goes to #1 on the Billboard Dance chart.
[MTV began playing the huzzah-worthy video, and the song soon climbed the Hot 100.]
1984 - Aerosmith play at the Capitol Theater in Concord, New Hampshire, marking the first night of their 59-date North American 'Back In The Saddle Tour.'
1985 - English football clubs are banned from European competition by UEFA following the Heysel Stadium disaster.
1989 - The film, 'Dead Poets Society' opens in select U.S. theaters.
1991 - 'Liquid Television' debuts on MTV.
1993 - Aerosmith appear at the Landon Arena in Kansas, the first night of their 169-date 'Get A Grip' world tour.
1993 - Jamiroquai kick off a 13-date U.K. tour at Royal Holloway College, in Egham.
1998 - Master P releases his seventh album, 'MP da Last Don.'
1998 - 50 Cent makes his major label debut on Onyx's, 'React.'
2001 - The cover of 'Lady Marmalade,' by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, and Pink goes to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2003 - The Federal Communications Commission [FCC] votes to relax media ownership rules, allowing companies to buy more television stations and newspaper-broadcasting combinations in the same city, marking the first significant change to these regulations, since 1975.
[This decision was controversial, with some arguing it would lead to less diversity in media ownership.]
2004 - Ken Jennings begins his 74-game winning streak on, 'Jeopardy!.'
2005 - 13-year-old, Anurag Kashyap correctly spells 'appoggiatura' to win the '78th National Scripps Spelling Bee.'
2009 - J Dilla's posthumous album, 'Jay Stay Paid' is released.
2010 - Actor, Patrick Stewart is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, at Buckingham Palace.
2010 - At the White House, Sir Paul McCartney accepts the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
2010 - Paul McCartney sings 'Michelle' to First Lady, Michelle Obama, at a White House performance.
2011 - Sukanya Roy wins the '84th Scripps National Spelling Bee' with the word, 'cymotrichous.'
2015 - Lil Durk drops his debut album, 'Remember My Name.'
2020 - The music industry organizes 'Blackout Tuesday' as a protest against racism, police brutality, and cultural injustice.
2023 - Toosii releases his second album, 'Naujour.'

Other Observances:

Leave the Office Early Day
[This quirky National Day is intended to be an incentive to those who often work more than 40 hours each week. We are reminding you to take a little time for yourself every once in a while.]
National I Love My Dentist Day
[This day is specifically dedicated to dentists from all over the world for all the fantastic work that they do to keep us smiling.]
National Rocky Road Day
[This day commemorates the iconic flavor of the ice cream and the dessert.]
National First Ladies Day
[This day recognizes and applauds the unique role America’s leading women played in serving the nation.]
National Bubba Day
[A day that recognizes all those we lovingly call 'Bubba' in our lives.]
International Volkswagen® Bus Day
[Come along as we celebrate a global icon with an unmistakable design that has brought smiles to the faces of generations--the Volkswagen Bus.]
National Rotisserie Chicken Day
[This day recognizes rotisserie chicken and how it's prepared in a slow cooking method, that seals in the flavor.]
Yell 'Fudge' at the Cobras in North America Day
[A lighthearted tradition where people are encouraged to yell 'fudge!' at cobras to deter them from invading North America. On June 2, go outside when it is noon, face south, and yell "fudge!" You will be doing your part to make sure Cobras do not advance and take over North America. Any Cobras that have already made it to North America will turn around and go home.]
Republic Day [Italy]
[Celebrates the institutional referendum of 1946 when the Italian people voted to abolish the monarchy.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for June 2nd:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 2 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1535: Pope Leo XI, Head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1605 to 1605.
1731: Martha Washington, U.S. First Lady, and wife of George Washington.
1740: Marquis de Sade, French writer, libertine, political activist and nobleman.

[Best known for his libertine novels and imprisonment for sex crimes, blasphemy and pornography.]
1835: Pope Pius X, Head of the Catholic Church from 1903 to 1914.
1840: Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet.
1857: Edward Elgar, English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire.
1861: Helen Louise Herron Taft, First Lady of the United States from 1909 to 1913 as the wife of President William Howard Taft.
1899: Edwin Way Teale, American environmentalist and photographer who documented environmental conditions around the U.S.
1903: Robert Morris Page, Physicist who helped develop and refine radar technology.
1904: Johnny Weissmuller, Hungarian-born German American Olympic swimmer, water polo player and actor ['Tarzan'].
1907: Dorothy West, American novelist, short-story writer, and magazine editor.

[Associated with the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement in the 1920s and 1930s that celebrated black art, literature, and music.]
[One of the few black women writers to be published in major literary magazines during the 1930s and 40s.]
1918: Ruth Atkinson, Pioneering Canadian-American female comic book writer and artist who created 'Millie the Model' [Marvel Comics].
1922: Clair Cameron Patterson, American geochemist.
1930: Pete Conrad, American NASA astronaut, aeronautical engineer, naval officer, aviator, and test pilot.

[He commanded the Apollo 12 mission, on which he became the third person to walk on the Moon.]
1937: Sally Kellerman, American actress whose acting career spanned 60 years.
[Fondly remembered for her role as Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan, in 'M*A*S*H' [film].]
1941: Stacy Keach, American actor, active in theatre, film and television since the 1960s. [Age '84']
1941: Charlie Watts, English musician who was the drummer of the, 'The Rolling Stones.'
1948: Jerry Mathers, American actor ['Leave It to Beaver']. [Age '77']
1951: Gilbert Baker, Gay rights activist and designer of the rainbow flag.
1951: Steve Brookins, American southern rock drummer ['.38 Special' - 1974 to 1987]. [Age '74']
1952: Gary Bettman, American sports executive

[He serves as the commissioner of the National Hockey League [NHL], a post he has held since February 1, 1993.] [Age '73']
1952: Pete Farndon, English bassist and founding member of the rock band, 'The Pretenders.'
1955: Dana Carvey, American stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, screenwriter and producer. [Age '70']
[Carvey is best known for his seven seasons on Saturday Night Live, from 1986 to 1993. Carvey is also known for his film role in comedies such as, 'The Master of Disguise' [2002], as well as reprising his role of Garth Algar in the SNL spin-off film, 'Wayne's World' [1992], and its sequel 'Wayne's World 2' [1993].]
1960: Tony Hadley, English singer ['Spandau Ballet']. [Age '65']
1960: Kyle Petty, American former stock car racing NASCAR driver and current racing commentator. [Age '65']
1961: Liam Cunningham, Irish actor ['Game of Thrones']. [Age '64']
1962: Thor Eldon Jonsson, Icelandic musician [guitarist for, 'The Sugarcubes']. [Age '63']
1968: Andy Cohen, American TV host and producer. [Age '57']
1970: B-Real, American rapper ['Cypress Hill']. [Age '55']
1971: Jo Koy, American stand-up comedian and actor. [Age '54']
1972: Wayne Brady, American comedian, actor, and TV host ['Whose Line Is It Anyways?,' and 'Let's Make a Deal.'] [Age '53']
1972: Wentworth Miller, English actor known for playing the role of Michael Scofield in, 'Prison Break.' [Age '53']
1976: Tim Rice-Oxley, English musician [keyboardist for, 'Keane']. [Age '49']
1977: Zachary Quinto, American actor. [Age '48']
1978: Dominic Cooper, English actor. [Age '47']
1978: Justin Long, American actor ['Jeepers Creepers' - 2001, and 'Drag Me to Hell' - 2009]. [Age '47']
1978: Nikki Cox, American actress. [Age '47']
1979: Morena Baccarin, Brazilian actress. [Age '46']
1980: Abby Wambach, American Olympic gold medal [retired] soccer player. [Age '45']
1980: Fabrizio Moretti, Brazilian-born rock drummer ['The Strokes']. [Age '45']
1983: Leela James, American R&B and soul singer-songwriter. [Age '42']
1988: Awkwafina, American actress, comedian, and rapper. [Age '37']
1990: Brittany Curran, American film and television actress. [Age '35']

Died:

1987: Andres Segovia, Spanish classical guitarist. [b. 1893]
1990: Rex Harrison, English actor. [b. 1908]
1997: Adolphus 'Doc' Cheatham, American jazz trumpeter [b. 1905]
1999: Junior Braithwaite, Reggae musician, and original lead vocalist for, 'The Wailing Wailers.' [b. 1949]
2006: Vince Welnick, American keyboardist for, 'The Tubes,' and 'Grateful Dead'. [b. 1951]
2008: Mel Ferrer, merican actor, director, and producer, theatre, and television. [b. 1917]

[Active in films, 'War and Peace, and 'Nightmare City.']

2008: Bo Diddley [Elias Otha Bates], American rhythm and blues vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. [b. 1928]
2010: Chris Haney, Canadian journalist, and co-creator of, 'Trivial Pursuit.' [b. 1950]
2012: Richard Dawson, English actor ['Hogan's Heroes'], and TV game show host ['Family Feud']. [b. 1932]
2012: Kathryn Joosten, American actress ['The West Wing']. [b. 1939]
2019: Alan Rollinson, British Formula 1 driver. [b. 1943]
2020: Mary Pat Gleason, American film and television actress. [b. 1950]

2025: Colin Jerwood, English anarcho-punk musician [vocalist for, 'Conflict']. [b. 1962]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for June 1st:

[source: National Day Calendar - June 1 | Birthdays & Events]

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1495 - The first known batch of Scotch whisky is recorded by a monk named, John Cor.
1533 - Anne Boleyn is crowned Queen of England, at Westminster Abbey.
1774 - The Boston Port Bill, part of the 'Intolerable Acts,' becomes effective, closing Boston Harbor.
1779 - The court-martial of Benedict Arnold begins, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1792 - Kentucky is admitted as the '15th' state of the United States.
1796 - Tennessee is admitted as the '16th' state of the United States.
1812 - President Madison delivers a 'Special Message to Congress on the Foreign Policy Crisis, also known as his 'War Message,' where he formally requests that Congress declare war on Great Britain, leading to the War of 1812.
[This message detailed the reasons for the request, including British impressment of American sailors, illegal blockades, and British Orders in Council, and the perceived support of British influence on Native American tribes.]
1813 - During the War of 1812, Captain James Lawrence, mortally wounded aboard the USS Chesapeake, utters the famous words, 'Don't give up the ship!'
1831 - British explorer James Clark Ross discovers the North Magnetic Pole, which was then situated on the Boothia Peninsula, in the Canadian Arctic.
1868 - The Treaty of Bosque Redondo is signed, allowing the Navajo people to return to their lands.
1869 - Thomas Edison is granted his first patent, US Patent Number 90,646, for the, 'Electric Vote Recorder.'
1877 - The 'Society of American Artists' forms.
1916 - The U.S. Senate confirms the appointment of the first Jew, Justice Louis Brandeis, to Supreme Court.
1939 - The first major boxing match is televised, at Yankee Stadium, in New York.
[It was a heavyweight bout between former world champion, Max Baer [L], and Lou Nova [W].]
1941 - During World War II, Crete falls to German forces.
1946 - The BBC begins granting television licenses in the U.K.
1947 - The Doomsday Clock first appears on the cover of the, 'Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.'
[The original clock, set at seven minutes to midnight, was designed by artist Martyl Langsdorf to convey the urgency of the nuclear threat.]
1947 - Corning Glass Works in N.Y. announces the invention of photosensitive glass.
1956 - Doris Day signs a five-year recording contract with Columbia Records, for $1 million.
[At the time, it was the biggest deal in Columbia Records' history.]
1957 - Sam Cooke records, 'You Send Me.'
1958 - Elvis Presley completes basic Army training.
[On June 1st, Elvis Presley was on furlough, enjoying time with family and friends at Graceland, after completing basic training.]
1959 - Johnny Horton's, 'The Battle of New Orleans' hits #1 on the U.S. singles chart.
1961 - Regular FM stereo radio broadcasting with a multiplexed signal begins, in Schenectady, New York, on WGFM.
1963 - Lesley Gore's, 'It's My Party' begins a two-week run at #1, on the U.S. singles chart.
1964 - The Rolling Stones arrive in New York, for their first U.S. tour.
1967 - The Beatles' iconic album, 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' is released in the U.K. [Released the next day, in the U.S.]
1967 - David Bowie's self-titled debut solo album is released in the U.K.
1968 - Helen Keller, the renowned American author, political activist, and lecturer, dies, at age 87.
1968 - Simon & Garfunkel's, 'Mrs. Robinson' hits #1 on the U.S. singles chart.
1971 - Elvis Presley's birthplace, in Tupelo, Mississippi, is open to the public.
1972 - Pink Floyd begins recording 'Dark Side of the Moon,' at Abbey Road studios.
1974 - The Heimlich maneuver, a technique for rescuing choking victims, is published in the medical journal, 'Emergency Medicine.'
1975 - The Rolling Stones kicks off their biggest ever U.S., 'Tour of the Americas '75,' with new guitarist, Ron Wood.
1979 - Rhodesia [now Zimbabwe] ends nearly 90 years of white rule.
1980 - Ted Turner's Cable News Network [CNN] begins broadcasting.
1990 - U.S. President George H.W. Bush, and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, sign a historic agreement to end the production of chemical weapons.
1991 - David Ruffin, of 'The Temptations,' dies.
1993 - New York City's Brooklyn borough officially began its municipal recycling program, contributing to urban environmental sustainability efforts and promoting waste management awareness.
2006 - Thirteen-year old Katharine Close spelled 'ursprache' correctly to win the '79th Annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee.'
[She was the first champion ever from New Jersey.]
2009 - Air France Flight 447 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 228 people on board.
2009 - Comedian Conan O'Brien makes his debut as host of, 'The Tonight Show.'
2022 - Admiral Linda F agan [U.S. Coast Guard] becomes the first female Commander of a U.S. military branch.

Other Observances:

Flip a Coin Day
[A fun day to leave decisions to chance.]
Intergenerational Day
[A day to bring different generations together by helping them see the similar connections they have with each other.]
Oscar the Grouch Day
[A day to celebrate the beloved grumpy 'Sesame Street' character.]
National Say Something Nice Day [U.S.]
[Promotes kindness and positive communication.]
Pen Pal Day [U.S.]
[Encourages connecting with others through letter writing.]
Dinosaur Day
[A day to explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs.]
National Go Barefoot Day [U.S.]
[Encourages people to go barefoot and/or donate shoes to those in need.]
Wear a Dress Day
[Encourages embracing femininity by wearing a dress.]
National Nail Polish Day [U.S.]
[A day to celebrate and express creativity through nail polish.]
Dare Day
[A day to be brave and try new things.]
National Olive Day [U.S.]
[Dedicated to the appreciation of olives, one of the world's oldest fruits.]
National Heimlich Maneuver Day [U.S.]
[Honors the life-saving technique, developed by Dr. Henry Heimlich.]
National Game Show Day [U.S.]
[A day to celebrate the fun and excitement of game shows.]
Don't Give Up the Ship Day
[A reminder to persevere and never give up. Inspired by Captain James Lawrence's dying words, during the War of 1812.]
World Milk Day
[Celebrates milk as a global food.]
National Billboard Day [U.S.]
[A day to celebrate the concept of the billboard being around for ages.]
World Reef Awareness Day
[Focuses on the importance of coral reefs and their conservation.]
National Skincare Education Day
[Promotes learning about and practicing good skincare routines.]
New Year’s Resolution Recommitment Day
[Halfway through the year, it’s a time to take a step back and study your resolutions, the progress you’ve made so far, and the actions you’ll take to keep moving forward.]
Statehood Day [Kentucky and Tennessee, U.S.]
[Commemorates the admission of Kentucky [1792] and Tennessee [1796] into the Union.]
World Outlander Day
[Celebrates the historical drama 'Outlander.']
International Children's Day / Global Day of Parents
[A worldwide observance dedicated to the well-being and rights of children, and a day to appreciate parents.]
National Cancer Survivors Day [U.S.] [First Sunday in June]
[A day to celebrate those who have fought or are fighting their battle against cancer, and to raise awareness for the challenges they face.]
Gawai Dayak [Sarawak, Malaysia]
[A harvest festival celebrating the indigenous culture of Sarawak.]
Independence Day [Samoa]
[Celebrates Samoa's independence from New Zealand, in 1962.]
Erev Shavuot [Jewish observance]
[The eve of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.]
World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day
[A day to raise awareness about the effects and signs of narcissistic abuse. Often, the patterns and impacts of narcissistic abuse are not as clear-cut, due to its intangible nature and lack of research. Thus, this day is dedicated to providing education, support, and resources for survivors to build a greater understanding of how to help victims avoid abusers in the future, and rebuild their mental health.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for June 1st:

[source: National Day Calendar - June 1 | Birthdays & Events]

[+ Generic AI Search Results, Almanac, National Today,+ NPR  [dot org], & Wikipedia]

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Born:

1801: Brigham Young, American religious leader and founder of Salt Lake City, Utah. [d. 1877]
1849: Francis Edgar Stanley, American inventor and businessman. [d. 1918]
[Co-founder, along with his twin brother Freelan Oscar Stanley, of the Stanley Motor Carriage Company which built the 'Stanley Steamer.']
1849: Freelan Oscar Stanley, American inventor, entrepreneur, hotelier, and architect. [d. 1940]
[He made his fortune in the manufacture of photographic plates but is best remembered as the co-founder, with his brother Francis Edgar Stanley, of the Stanley Motor Carriage Company which built steam-powered automobiles, until 1920. He also built and operated the, 'Stanley Hotel' in Estes Park, Colorado.]

1890: Frank Morgan, American character actor. [d. 1949]
[Easily identified by his role as 'The Wizard,' in the The Wizard of Oz.]
1926: Marilyn Monroe [Norma Jeane Mortenson], iconic American actress, model, sex symbol, and pop culture icon. Known as the, 'Blonde Bombshell.' [d. 1962]
1926: Andy Griffith, American actor fondly remembered for his roles in, 'The Andy Griffith Show' [1960–1968], and the legal drama, 'Matlock' [1986–1995]. [d. 2012]
1928: K. W. Lee, Korean journalist, and founder of the 'Korean American Journalists Association.' [d. 2025]
1934: Pat Boone, American singer, actor, and television personality. [Age '91']
[He has sold nearly 50 million records, a musical icon in the 1950s and 1960s, and has acted in many films.]
1937: Morgan Freeman, Multi-award-winning and acclaimed American actor, producer, and narrator. [Age '88']
1943: Richard Goode, Pianist known for his beautiful interpretations of Mozart and Beethoven. [Age '82']
1946: Brian Cox, Scottish actor. [Age '79']
1947: Jonathan Pryce, Welsh actor. [Age '78']
1947: Ronnie Wood, English rock musician [with bands, 'The Rolling Stones,' and 'Faces']. [Age '78']
1950: Graham Russell, British musician, singer-songwriter, producer and guitarist of the soft rock duo, 'Air Supply.' [Age '75']
1950: Tom Robinson, British singer, bassist, radio presenter and long-time LGBT rights activist. [Age '75']
1950: Michael McDowell, Author and screenwriter remembered for creating the screenplay for the film, 'Beetlejuice.' [d. 1999]
1953: Ronnie Dunn, American country music singer-songwriter ['Brooks & Dunn']. [Age '72']
1953: David Berkowitz, American serial killer. [Age '72']
1963: David Rudman, American puppeteer, puppet builder, writer, director, and producer known for his involvement with the Muppets, and Sesame Street ['Cookie Monster']. [Age '62']
1965: Amy Schumer, American comedian and actress. [Age '44']
1969: Teri Polo, American actress ['Meet the Parents']. [Age '56']
1973: Heidi Klum, German-American model and television personality ['Project Runway']. [Age '52']
1974: Alanis Morissette, Canadian and American singer-songwriter and actress. [Age '51']
1981: Brandi Carlile, American singer-songwriter and producer. [Age '44']
1982: Justine Henin, Belgian professional tennis player. [Age '43']
1990: Zazie Beetz, German-American actress. [Age '34']
2000: Willow Shields, American actress ['The Hunger Games']. [Age '25']

Died:

1868: James Buchanan, 15th U.S. President. [b. 1791]
1943: Leslie Howard, English actor, director, producer and writer. [b. 1893]
[He died when his civilian plane was shot down, during WWII. See 'BOAC Flight 777.']
1968: Helen Keller, American author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer.
1991: David Ruffin, American soul singer ['The Temptations']. [b. 1941]
2001: Hank Ketcham, American cartoonist [creator of, 'Dennis the Menace' comic strip]. [b. 1920]
2008: Yves Saint Laurent, French fashion designer. [b. 1936]
2011: Julian and Adrian Riester, 92-year-old identical twin friars died hours apart, each from heart failure. [b. 1919] [source: NPR, article dated: 06/04/2011]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Month-Long Events for June 2025:

[source: National Today, Days of the Year, & Wikipedia]

June is a busy month, with a wide variety of month-long observances!

Food and Lifestyle Observances:

Celibacy Awareness Month
[Highlighting the importance of making informed decisions about sexual health and respecting individual choices in this intimate aspect of life​.]
Cucumber Month
[A vibrant celebration dedicated entirely to this crisp, refreshing vegetable.]
Georgia Blueberry Month
[It's prime time to celebrate one of the state’s juiciest gems.]
Mango Month
[A delightful time for mango enthusiasts.]
National Adopt A Cat Month / Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month
[Encourages adoption of cats from shelters.]
National Age Without Apology Month
[Encourages people, particularly women, to be proud of their age and experience.]
National Camping Month
[Promotes camping and outdoor recreation.]
National Candy Month
[Celebrates confectionery and candy.]
National Country Cooking Month
[Focuses on traditional country-style cooking.]
National Dairy Month / National Dairy Alternative Month
[Celebrates dairy products and dairy alternatives.]
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
[Promotes healthy eating and the consumption of fresh produce.]
National Frozen Yogurt Month
[Go ahead and try this frosty treat, with endless flavor possibilities, and a lighter alternative to ice cream.]
National Great Outdoors Month
[Encourages appreciation for nature and outdoor activities.]
National Iced Tea Month
[Dedicated to enjoying iced tea.]
National Lemon Month
[This month shines a spotlight on lemons, one of the most popular and versatile fruits.]
National Papaya Month
[Celebrates the papaya fruit.]
National Rose Month
[Appreciates the beauty of roses.]
National Soul Food Month
[Celebrates soul food cuisine.]
National Steakhouse Month
[Encourages dining at steakhouses.]
Pluot & Aprium Month
[Highlighting these special fruits, and creativity in farming, it also reminds us how fun food can be. Pluots and apriums pack in nutrients like fiber and vitamins, making them a smart snack choice.]
Turkey Lovers Month
[Promotes the consumption of turkey.]
Zoo and Aquarium Month
[Highlights the role of zoos and aquariums in conservation and education.]

Health and Awareness Observances:

ALS Awareness Month [Canada]
[Raises awareness about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.]
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
[Raises awareness about Alzheimer's disease and brain health.]
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome [APS]
[To raise awareness of this autoimmune disorder.]
Aphasia Awareness Month
[Raises awareness about aphasia, a disorder that affects communication.]
CMV Awareness Month
[With emphasize on the importance of understanding CMV, and its impact on public health.]
Cancer From the Sun Month
[Focuses on preventing skin cancer caused by sun exposure.]
Cataract Awareness Month
[Raises awareness about cataracts and their treatment.]
Child Vision Awareness Month
[Promotes eye health for children.]
Dementia Care Professionals Month
[Recognizes the important work of dementia care professionals.]
Men's Health Month
[Dedicated to raising awareness about men's physical and mental health, encouraging open conversations, and promoting seeking help without stigma.]
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month
[Focuses on spreading knowledge about this autoimmune disorder.]
National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
[Focuses on understanding and managing migraines and headaches.]
National Scoliosis Awareness Month
[Raises awareness about scoliosis, a curvature of the spine.]
Oral Health Month
[A time when everyone is encouraged to pay extra attention to their dental health.]
PTSD [Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder] Awareness Month
[Aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding PTSD.]
Professional Wellness Month
[A time dedicated to improving workplace environments and enhancing employee well-being.]
Pharmacists Declare War on Alcoholism Month
[Raises awareness about alcohol addiction.]
Vision Research Month
[A time when experts from all corners of eye care unite to push the boundaries of what we know about our eyes and how to protect them.]

Heritage and Cultural Observances:

African-American Music Appreciation Month / Black Music Month
[Celebrates the rich history and influence of Black music on American culture and worldwide.]
Black Lives Matter Month
[A time to actively oppose racism and racial injustice.]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month
[Honors the contributions of Caribbean immigrants and their descendants to the United States.]
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
[A month-long celebration dedicated to recognizing the influence and impact of the LGBTQ+ community on society, promoting acceptance, equality, and love. It commemorates the Stonewall Riots.]
National Indigenous History Month [Canada]
[Celebrates the diversity and resilience of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.]
National Portuguese Heritage Month
[Celebrates the heritage and contributions of Portuguese Americans.]