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    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. 

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