Today in history: June 2

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In 1981, the Japanese video arcade game “Donkey Kong” was released by Nintendo.

Today in History: June 2, Timothy McVeigh convicted

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June 2, 2023, 12:00 AM

Today in History

Today is Friday, June 2, the 153rd day of 2023. There are 212 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:

On June 2, 1997, Timothy McVeigh was convicted of murder and conspiracy in the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City that killed 168 people. (McVeigh was executed in June 2001.)

On this date:

In 1924, Congress passed, and President Calvin Coolidge signed, a measure guaranteeing full American citizenship for all Native Americans born within U.S. territorial limits.

In 1941, baseball’s “Iron Horse,” Lou Gehrig, died in New York of a degenerative disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; he was 37.

In 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place in London’s Westminster Abbey, 16 months after the death of her father, King George VI.

In 1961, playwright and director George S. Kaufman, 71, died in New York.

In 1962, Soviet forces opened fire on striking workers in the Russian city of Novocherkassk; a retired general in 1989 put the death toll at 22 to 24.

In 1966, U.S. space probe Surveyor 1 landed on the moon and began transmitting detailed photographs of the lunar surface.

In 1979, Pope John Paul II arrived in his native Poland on the first visit by a pope to a Communist country.

In 1981, the Japanese video arcade game “Donkey Kong” was released by Nintendo.

Today in History: June 2

    Tammy Talley 2 hrs ago

“Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.” ― Percy Colson

TODAY IS

Today is FRIDAY, JUNE 2, the 153rd day of 2023. There are 212 days left in the year.

HIGHLIGHT IN HISTORY:

On June 2, 1997, Timothy McVeigh was convicted of murder and conspiracy in the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City that killed 168 people. (McVeigh was executed in June 2001.)

10 YEARS AGO

Egypt’s highest court ruled that the nation’s interim parliament was illegally elected, though it stopped short of dissolving the chamber immediately. Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert was fined $75,000 by the NBA for using a gay slur and profanity during his news conference after Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals; Hibbert apologized for the comments.

ON THIS DATE:

In 1924, Congress passed, and President Calvin Coolidge signed, a measure guaranteeing full American citizenship for all Native Americans born within U.S. territorial limits.

In 1941, baseball’s “Iron Horse,” Lou Gehrig, died in New York of a degenerative disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; he was 37.

In 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place in London’s Westminster Abbey, 16 months after the death of her father, King George VI.

In 1979, Pope John Paul II arrived in his native Poland on the first visit by a pope to a Communist country.

In 1981, the Japanese video arcade game “Donkey Kong” was released by Nintendo.

2 June What Happened On This Day In History
Anuj Tiwari
Updated on Jun 02, 2023, 02:07 IST- 5 min read

What Happened this Day in India History
Highlights
There are several notable events that happened on June 2 throughout history, and that's why it's an important day in Indian and world history we have compiled a list of the important things that happened all around the world on June 2

Today in History: June 2nd is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are days 212 remaining until the end of the year.

There are several notable events that happened on June 2 throughout history, and that's why it's an important day in Indian and world history.

What Happened this Day in India History Events What Happened this Day in India History Events

If you're wondering to know about what happened today in History? Then you're in the right place. On this day, there are several notable events that have occurred throughout Indian and world history.

In this article, we have compiled a list of the important things that happened all around the world on June 2. Take a look:

Today in History: What Happened This Day in India History Events

Telangana Formation Day - June 2

Telangana Formation Day is celebrated on June 2nd every year to commemorate the formation of the Indian state of Telangana. Telangana is the 29th state of India, which was officially formed on June 2, 2014, after being separated from Andhra Pradesh.

American Indian Citizenship Day – June 2

American Indian Citizenship Day is observed on June 2. It was on this day in 1924 that the Indian Citizenship Act by Congress granted citizenship to all American Indians born in the U.S. The day celebrates the history, heritage, and culture of American Indian tribes across the country.

1999 - Bhutan Broadcasting Service Began

BBS, the Bhutan Broadcasting Service, is the national public service broadcaster and the most influential media organization in the country. The national Television service was launched on June 2, 1999, coinciding with the Silver Jubilee celebration of His Majesty the 4th King.

What happened in World History on June 2

International Sex Workers’ Day - June 2

International Sex Workers' Day, also known as International Whores' Day, is observed annually on June 2nd. This day serves as an occasion to advocate for the rights and well-being of sex workers worldwide.

1896- First patent of Wireless Telegraphy

On June 2, Marconi filed the application for his first patent for a wireless invention. That patent No. 12039 of 1896 described the use of Marconi's sensitive tube receiver, or coherer, connected to the earth and elevated aerial and the timing of the transmitting and receiving circuits with each other.

1953- Coronation Ceremony

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was held in Westminster Abbey, London, England.

Today’s Highlight in History:

- In 1924, Congress passed, and President Calvin Coolidge signed, a measure guaranteeing full American citizenship for all Native Americans born within U.S. territorial limits.

- In 1941, baseball’s “Iron Horse,” Lou Gehrig, died in New York of a degenerative disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; he was 37.

- In 1961, playwright and director George S. Kaufman, 71, died in New York.

- In 1962, Soviet forces opened fire on striking workers in the Russian city of Novocherkassk; a retired general in 1989 put the death toll at 22 to 24.

- In 1966, U.S. space probe Surveyor 1 landed on the moon and began transmitting detailed photographs of the lunar surface.

- In 1979, Pope John Paul II arrived in his native Poland on the first visit by a pope to a Communist country.

- In 1981, the Japanese video arcade game “Donkey Kong” was released by Nintendo.

This Day in History - June 2
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Today is the 153rd day of 2023. There are 212 days left in the year. 

TODAY'S HIGHLGHT  1953: Queen Elizabeth II of Britain is crowned in Westminster Abbey, 16 months after the death of her father, King George VI. 

OTHER EVENTS 

637: Arab Muslim army vanquishes Persians at battle of Al-Qadisiyya, opening Persia to Arab conquest.  1815: Napoleon Bonaparte issues a liberal constitution in France. 

1851: Maine becomes the first US state to enact a law prohibiting alcohol. 

1863: During the Civil War, Union Major General William T Sherman writes a letter to his wife, Ellen, in which he commented, "Vox populi, vox humbug" (The voice of the people is the voice of humbug). 

1881: US President James Garfield is shot by a disappointed office seeker and dies 80 days later 

1886: President Grover Cleveland, 49, marries Frances Folsom, 21, in the Blue Room of the White House. (To date, Cleveland is the only president to marry in the executive mansion.) 

1897: Mark Twain, 61, is quoted by the New York Journal as saying from London that "the report of my death was an exaggeration". 

1917: Brazil declares war against Germany and seizes German ships. 

1924: Congress passes, and President Calvin Coolidge signs, a measure guaranteeing full American citizenship for all Native Americans born within US territorial limits. 

1941: Baseball's "Iron Horse", Lou Gehrig, dies in New York of a degenerative disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; he was 37. 

1949: Transjordan is renamed the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. 

1955: Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev agree to thaw relations between their countries.  1964: The Palestine Liberation Organization is formed. 

1965: Almost 200 miners are killed in coal mine explosion near Fukuoka, Japan.
 
1966: US space probe Surveyor 1 lands on the moon and begins transmitting detailed photographs of the lunar surface. 

1974: Jigme Singye Wangchuk is crowned King of Bhutan at age 18, becoming the youngest monarch in the world. 

1976: Arizona Republic investigative reporter Don Bolles is mortally injured by a bomb planted underneath his car; he dies 11 days later. (Prosecutors believed Bolles was targeted because he had written stories that upset a liquor wholesaler; three men were convicted of the killing.) 

1979: Pope John Paul II arrives in his native Poland on the first visit by a pope to a Communist country. 

1981: The Japanese video arcade game Donkey Kong is released by Nintendo.