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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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:
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