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
This popular June sport has a 7th inning "stretch".
Baseball
This patriotic holiday is celebrated on June 14
Flag Day
What are the zodiac signs for June
Gemini and Cancer
On June 2, 1953, England crowned this young lady Queen.
Queen Elizabeth
Judy Garland
Hollywood's first summer blockbuster opened in June, 1975. It featured a shark and an island called Amity.
This communication system of dots and dashes was patented June 20, 1840
Morse Code
June was named after this Roman goddess of marriage.
Juno
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, 1956, Elvis Presley performed this famous canine song on the Milton Berle Show
Hound Dog
Officially celebrated on June 19th and known today as "Juneteenth," this day commemorates what event?
Emancipation Proclamation
On June 17, 1885, the country of France shipped this gift to America.
Statue of Liberty
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
This musical movie, released June 16, 1978, featured John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John playing teens from the 1950s
Grease
On June 14, 1922, this President became the first ever to broadcast a message over the radio.
Warren G. Harding
This famous male aviator received a ticker tape parade in NYC on June 13, 1927
Charles Lindbergh
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
The Village People would celebrate the founding of this young men's organization founded June 6, 1844
YMCA
On June 6th, 1872, this woman was fined for voting in a presidential election.
Susan B. Anthony
On June 9, 1934, this famous bird made his debut for Disney