Historical Happenings
On this Day in 1944, Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history
D-Day (June 6, 1944)
This famous woman, born June 27, 1880, overcame blindness and deafness to write 19 books.
Helen Keller
On June 2, 1953, England crowned this young lady Queen.
Queen Elizabeth
Judy Garland
On June 12, 1942, what famous young girl received a diary for her 13th birthday?
Anne Frank
Born June 1, 1926, this American model, actress, and comedienne, was perhaps best known for singing Happy Birthday to a former President.
Marilyn Monroe
On June 5, 1968, a US Senator and brother of a famous President is assassinated.
Robert F. Kennedy
Born June 11, 1913, this man became head coach and general manager of the Green Bay Packers, and led his team to victory in Super Bowl I and II.
Vince Lombardi
On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested near the DNC headquarters in Washington DC. This scandal led to the imprisonment of several White House staff and the resignation of President Richard Nixon
Watergate Scandal
One of the most famous architects in the world was born June 7, 1867. He led the Prairie School architectural movement. His crowning achievement is called Fallingwater.
Frank Lloyd Wright