• 06-05-24 Today In History Podcast

  • Jun 5 2024
  • Length: 4 mins
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06-05-24 Today In History Podcast

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  • Here are 15 significant historical events that happened on June 5th:

    70 AD: Siege of Jerusalem: Titus and his Roman legions breach the Second Wall of Jerusalem during the Siege of Jerusalem.

    1829: HMS Pickle rescues survivors of the wreck of the Portuguese ship, Mornio, off the coast of Brazil.

    1832: The June Rebellion: The June Rebellion breaks out in Paris in an attempt to overthrow the monarchy of Louis-Philippe.

    1849: Denmark becomes a constitutional monarchy. The signing of the Danish constitution establishes Denmark as a constitutional monarchy.

    1883: First Orient Express: The first regularly scheduled Orient Express departs Paris for Vienna.

    1942: Battle of Midway: The Battle of Midway, one of the most decisive battles of World War II, begins.

    1944: Rome is liberated. The Allied forces liberate Rome during World War II.

    1963: John Profumo resigns. British Secretary of State for War John Profumo resigns due to a scandal involving his relationship with Christine Keeler.

    1967: The Six-Day War begins between Israel and neighboring Arab countries, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.

    1968: Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy: Senator Robert F. Kennedy is shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles; he dies the next day.

    1975: The Suez Canal, closed since the Six-Day War, reopens.

    1981: AIDS is recognized: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the first cases of what later became known as AIDS.

    1989: Tiananmen Square Massacre: The Chinese government cracks down on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.

    2004: Death of Ronald Reagan: Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, dies at the age of 93.

    2017: Montenegrin NATO membership: Montenegro becomes the 29th member of NATO.
    These events highlight a range of significant moments, from battles and political changes to scientific recognitions and international developments.
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