On this day...

[The Hallucinating Goose]

Today is the 92nd birthday of Clint Eastwood, born in 1930.

It is also the birthday of John Prescott.....

[DavidM]

Battle of Jutland , 1916

[DavidM]

Anne Boleyn crowned Queen , 1533

Roundheads defeat Cavaliers ( after extra time ) , Battle of Maidstone , 1648

Kentucky and Tennessee join the Union , 1792 & 1796

Scott leaves for the South Pole , 1910

Battle For Belleau Wood , 1918

Crete falls , 1941

Leslie Howard’s plane shot down , 1943

Eichmann executed , 1962

World Cup begins 1978

CNN starts , 1980

[The Hallucinating Goose]

A lot of people have been born on 1 June throughout history and there's no way I can list all the interesting ones so I've just picked two. 

Frank Whittle, 1907 

Marilyn Monroe, 1926

[The Hallucinating Goose]

One for the Napoleonic War buffs. Marshall Davout died on this day in 1823.

Also Christopher Cockerell died in 1999.

Edited June 1, 2022 by The Hallucinating Goose

[DavidM]

2 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

One for the Napoleonic War buffs. Marshall Davout died on this day in 1823.

Also Christopher Cockerell died in 1999.

The first naval battle of the wars between Britain and France , 1794

[The Hallucinating Goose]

27 minutes ago, DavidM said:

The first naval battle of the wars between Britain and France , 1794

Yep, the Battle of the Glorious 1st of June I believe it was called. The biggest naval battle of the French Revolutionary Wars, i think the largest of the 30 or so year period of conflict between Britain and France until Trafalgar in 1805. 

[shaun mc]

50 years ago today, Carlisle United were the first non-Italian club to defeat AS Roma at their home, Stadio Olimpico

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1946 the Italian Republic was created after the people voted in a referendum to scrap the monarchy. Umberto II is the last Italian monarch. 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II is crowned at Westminster Abbey. Bet you didn't know that!

[DavidM]

We had a minutes reflection at the game today on the 12th anniversary of the Cumbrian shootings … seems like yesterday .

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1989, the Chinese government send troops into Tiananmen Square to break up a seven week occupation by protesters. 

Also on this day in 2006, the union of Serbia and Montenegro ends with Montenegro breaking away and becoming an independent nation. 

[DavidM]

Sir Walter oh what a big ship I’ve got Raleigh establishes first colony at Roanoke , Virginia 1584

Dunkirk evacuation complete 

Battle of Midway 1942

Heydrich assassinated 1942

Rome recaptured 1944

 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1783, the Montgolfier Brothers publicly demonstrate their hot air balloon for the first time. 

Also, on this day in 1970, Tonga gains its independence. 

And, on this day in 1977, JVC unveil the first VHS recorder. 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1883, the first regularly scheduled Orient Express service departs from Paris. 

On this day in 1893, the trail of Lizzle Borden begins in the US. 

On this day in 1960, the Lake Bodom murders occur in Finland (have a read about them if you're interested in murder mysteries, Finland's most infamous murders). 

On this day in 1963, John Porfumo resigns over the affair that would be named after him. 

On this day in 1968, Robert Kennedy is assassinated. 

On this day in 1993, the Holbeck Hall Hotel in Scarborough falls into the sea after a landslide. 

[DavidM]

Over a 1000 bombers attack German positions in Normandy . Something may be brewing …

[henage]

3 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

On this day in 1883, the first regularly scheduled Orient Express service departs from Paris. 

On this day in 1893, the trail of Lizzle Borden begins in the US. 

On this day in 1960, the Lake Bodom murders occur in Finland (have a read about them if you're interested in murder mysteries, Finland's most infamous murders). 

On this day in 1963, John Porfumo resigns over the affair that would be named after him. 

On this day in 1968, Robert Kennedy is assassinated. 

On this day in 1993, the Holbeck Hall Hotel in Scarborough falls into the sea after a landslide. 

Holbeck hotel is a nice wave for surfers . Wasn't before it dropped into the sea .

[JohnM]

D-Day landings on the coast of Normandy.

[DavidM]

 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1844, the YMCA was founded in London. 

Also, on this day in 1892, the famous Chicago L-Train began operating. 

[DavidM]

Andrew JACKSON becomes the first US president to ride on a train . 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1929, the Lateran Treaty is signed creating the smallest country in the world, Vatican City. 

[DavidM]

Benjamin Harrison becomes the first President to attend a baseball game 1892

[The Hallucinating Goose]

Some older ones today. 

On this day in 452AD, Attila and his Hun army begin their invasion of Italy. 

On this day in 793AD, Vikings launch their first raid on Lindisfarne, generally accepted as the start of Norse activity in the British Isles. 

On this day in 1042, Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. 

On this day in 1191, Richard I arrives in Acre to begin the Third Crusade. 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

On this day in 1815, the Congress of Vienna ended after the defeat of Napoleonic France, redrawing the political boundaries of Europe.