Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including James Ivory, Tom Jones, Liam Neeson, Emily Ratajkowski, L.A. Reid, Mike Pence, Gordon Gano, Dave Navarro, Sen. Ben Ray Luján, Karl Urban, Bear Grylls, Bill Hader and Michael Cera.
In 1993, ground was broken for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
In 2018, the Washington Capitals raise the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history after a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the finals. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Gary “U.S.” Bonds, Robert Englund, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Harvey Fierstein, Sandra Bernhard, Bjorn Borg, Colin Quinn, Jimmy Jam, Steve Vai, Tom Araya and Jason Isaacs.
On June 6, 1944, during World War II, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on “D-Day” as they began the liberation of German-occupied Western Europe.
In 1999, Andre Agassi rallies to win the French Open and become the fifth man to complete a career Grand Slam. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Peter Erskine, Kenny G, Jeff Garlin, Brian McKnight, Mark Wahlberg, P-Nut, Liza Weil, Pete Wentz, Chelsey Crisp, Amanda Crew, DJ Mustard and Sophie Lowe.
On this day in1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after claiming victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
In 2005, Spanish teenager Rafael Nadal beats unseeded Mariano Puerta of Argentina in four sets to win the French Open men’s singles title. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Bruce Dern, Michelle Phillips, Keith David, El DeBarge, Julie White, Scott Wolf, Horatio Sanz, James Callis, Noah Wyle, Stefan Lessard and Russell Brand.
On this day in 1942, the World War II Battle of Midway began, resulting in a decisive American victory against Japan and marking the turning point of the war in the Pacific.
In 2009, Randy Johnson earns his 300th win, becoming the 24th major league pitcher to reach the milestone. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Raul Castro, Ian Hunter, Hale Irwin, Penelope Wilton, Too Slim, Suzie Plakson, Kerry King, Mike Gordon, Anderson Cooper, Tate Taylor, Nikki M. James and Rafael Nadal.
On this day in1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after claiming victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
In 2005, Spanish teenager Rafael Nadal beats unseeded Mariano Puerta of Argentina in four sets to win the French Open men’s singles title. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Bruce Dern, Michelle Phillips, Keith David, El DeBarge, Julie White, Scott Wolf, Horatio Sanz, James Callis, Noah Wyle, Stefan Lessard and Russell Brand.
On this day in 1942, the World War II Battle of Midway began, resulting in a decisive American victory against Japan and marking the turning point of the war in the Pacific.
In 2009, Randy Johnson earns his 300th win, becoming the 24th major league pitcher to reach the milestone. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Raul Castro, Ian Hunter, Hale Irwin, Penelope Wilton, Too Slim, Suzie Plakson, Kerry King, Mike Gordon, Anderson Cooper, Tate Taylor, Nikki M. James and Rafael Nadal.
On this day in 2008, Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination.
On this day in 2008, Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination.
In 1992, Chicago’s Michael Jordan scores a record 35 points, including a record six 3-pointers, in the first half as the Bulls beat Portland 122-89 in the opening game of the NBA Finals. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Stacy Keach, Lasse Hallstrom, Jerry Mathers, Gary Bettman, Dennis Haysbert, Dana Carvey, Liam Cunningham, Navid Negahban, Andy Cohen, B-Real and Anthony Montgomery.
In 1981, the Japanese video arcade game “Donkey Kong” was released by Nintendo.
In 1935, Babe Ruth, at age 40, announces his retirement as a player. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Pat Boone, Morgan Freeman, Brian Cox, Ronnie Wood, Jonathan Pryce, Ronnie Dunn, Simon Gallup, Mark Curry, Teri Polo, Tony Bennett, Alanis Morissette and Brandi Carlile.
In 2009, General Motors filed for Chapter 11, becoming the largest U.S. industrial company to enter bankruptcy protection.
In 1925, Lou Gehrig bats for Pee Wee Wanninger in the eighth inning and replaces Wally Pipp at first base to start his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Clint Eastwood, Peter Yarrow, Terry Waite, Sharon Gless, Joe Namath, Gregory Harrison, Chris Elliott, Lea Thompson, Brooke Shields, Phil Keoghan, Christian McBride and Eric Christian Olsen.
In 1889, some 2,200 people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, perished when the South Fork Dam collapsed, sending 20 million tons of water rushing through the town.
In 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers win the NBA championship with a 115-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, completing a four-game sweep. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Cee Lo Green, Idina Menzel, Javicia Leslie, Tom Morello, Tonya Pinkins and more.
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