D-Day invasion began with 155,000 Allied troops landing on Normandy coast (1944). US Securities and Exchange Commission created (1934). Senator Robert F. Kennedy assassinated (1968). Chrysler Corporation founded (1925). First US gas tax created (1932). First drive-in theater opens (1933). Basketball Association of America formed (1946). Bob Barker ends run as host of Price is Right (2007). MLB record for scoreless innings set (1968). First university museum in world opens in Oxford, England (1683). Chicago El begins operations (1892). Alaska Airlines commences operations (1944). Novarupta Volcano sets 20th century record for largest volcanic eruption (1912). Great Seattle Fire burns downtown Seattle (1889). Joseph Bonaparte crowned King of Spain (1808).
The D-Day invasion began. (1944) Codenamed “Operation Overlord” and also known as “Operation Neptune,” the Battle of Normandy began with the landing of 155,000 Allied troops on a 5-mile (about 8 km) stretch of the Normandy coast. It was the largest amphibious military action in history.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission was created. (1934) The Securities Act of 1933 was signed into law by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, creating the commission. The US Securities and Exchange Commission enforced federal securities laws and regulated national stock exchanges and other US securities markets.
Senator Robert F. Kennedy is dead. (1968) Senator Kennedy was shot and killed on June 5 in Los Angeles, California by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, who was arrested soon after the shooting. Sirhan, a Christian Palestinian who emigrated to the United States at the age of 12, was sentenced to life in California’s Pleasant Valley State Prison.
Chrysler Corporation is founded. (1925) Founded by Walter Percy Chrysler, the company became part of the German corporation DaimlerChrysler AG in 1998, and later DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC.
The first US gas tax was created. (1932) The Revenue Act of 1932 created the gas tax: a tax of $0.01 cent per gallon (about $0.025 cent per liter) of gas. Signed into law by US President Herbert Hoover, the tax also raised top income taxes from 25% to 63% and double real estate taxes.
The first drive-in theater opens. (1933) The theater was opened by Richard M. Hollingshead, Jr., whose family owned a chemical company, in Camden, New Jersey. Hollingshead determined the logistics of outdoor theaters by running tests in his driveway.
The Basketball Association of America is formed. (1946) Founded in New York City, the league merged with the National Basketball League in 1949 to form the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Bob Barker ended his run as host of Price is Right. (2007) US television quiz show began in 1972, with Barker as host. American actor Drew Carey took over as host after Barker’s departure. The Price Is Right is the longest running game show in history.
The Major League Baseball record for pitching scoreless innings was set at 58 innings. (1968) Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale set record. He stood for 20 years until he was broken by another Dodger, Orel Hershiser, in 1988.
The first university museum in the world opens. (1683) The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archeology was opened in Oxford, England. The museum was renovated from 2006 to 2009 and is still open today.
The Chicago El, Chicago’s elevated train, began operations. (1892) The first ride involved a small steam engine pulling wooden carriages with 30 passengers. Today, approximately 594,000 passengers board Chicago’s rail system each day.
Alaska Airlines has commenced operations. (1944) Founded as McGee Airways in 1932, the airline’s first service was between Anchorage and Bristol Bay in a single-engine 3-passenger aircraft. The airline introduced its first jet aircraft, the Convair CV-880, in 1961. It now flies to more than 90 destinations on more than 100 aircraft from three major hubs.
Alaska’s Novarupta Volcano sets the 20th century record for largest volcanic eruption. (20) Released 1912 times the magma that Mount St. Helen volcano produced in its 30 eruption.
The Great Seattle Fire burned much of downtown Seattle, Washington. (1889) The fire started when a worker in a cabinet-making shop allowed hot glue to boil in a gasoline fire. The fire destroyed 25 city blocks, but only one person is thought to have died as a result.
Napoleon’s brother was crowned King of Spain. (1808) Joseph Bonaparte was made king of Spain as Joseph I of Spain by his brother Napoleon Bonaparte, Napoleon I of France. He served as king until December 11, 1813 after a defeat at the Battle of Vitoria and returned to France.
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