Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Dick Vitale, Patricia Cornwell, Michael J. Fox, Aaron Sorkin, Johnny Depp, Tamela Mann, Dean Felber, Dean Dinning, Keesha Sharp, Michaela Conlin, Natalie Portman and Lucien Laviscount.
In 2017, actor Adam West, TV’s “Batman,” died in Los Angeles at age 88.
In 1973, Secretariat, ridden by Ron Turcotte, wins the Belmont Stakes in record time to capture the Triple Crown. See more sports moments from this date:
A look at the entertainers, leaders, athletes and other notable people we've lost this year.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Kathy Baker, Griffin Dunne, David Sutcliffe, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Mark Feuerstein, Lindsay Davenport, Kanye West, Maria Menounos, Sturgill Simpson, and Kim Clijsters.
In 1864, Abraham Lincoln was nominated for another term as president during the National Union (Republican) Party's convention in Baltimore.
In 1990, the “Indomitable Lions” of Cameroon pull off one of the greatest upsets in soccer history over defending champion Argentina in the first game of the World Cup. See more sports moments from this date:
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 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.
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 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:
