The Great Upheaval: New England planters arrive in Nova Scotia, Canada, to claim land taken from the Acadians
The Great Upheaval: New England planters arrive in Nova Scotia, Canada, to claim land taken from the Acadians
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British complete the "Miracle of Dunkirk" by evacuating 338,226 Allied troops from France via a flotilla of over 800 ves
British complete the "Miracle of Dunkirk" by evacuating 338,226 Allied troops from France via a flotilla of over 800 vessels, including Royal Navy destroyers, merchant marine boats, fishing boats, pleasure craft, and even lifeboats
Eastern Europe's first partially free elections in 40 years are held in Poland, Solidarity Party comes to power
The history of Poland from 1945 to 1989 spans the period of Marxist–Leninist regime in Poland after the end of World War II.
Ukrainian counteroffensive begins with increased fighting in the east and south of the country [1]
In early June 2023, during the Russo-Ukrainian war, Ukraine launched an offensive (commonly, although technically incorrectly, referred to as a "counteroffensive") against Russian forces occupying…
"Mrs Miniver" based on the novel by Jan Struther, directed by William Wyler and starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon
"Mrs Miniver" based on the novel by Jan Struther, directed by William Wyler and starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon is released in the US (Best Picture 1943)
Columbia Records releases Bruce Springsteen's seventh studio album "Born in the USA," his biggest commercial success tha
Columbia Records releases Bruce Springsteen's seventh studio album "Born in the USA," his biggest commercial success that topped the charts in 11 countries and sold over 30 million copies worldwide
1st Ryder Cup Golf, Worcester CC: US beats Great Britain, 9½-2½; Walter Hagen first American captain; Ted Ray first GB s
1st Ryder Cup Golf, Worcester CC: US beats Great Britain, 9½-2½; Walter Hagen first American captain; Ted Ray first GB skipper
English "Winnie the Pooh" author A. A. Milne (31) weds Dorothy Daphne de Selincourt (23), until his death in 1956
English "Winnie the Pooh" author A. A. Milne (31) weds Dorothy Daphne de Selincourt (23), until his death in 1956
Canadian diplomat Vincent Massey (28) weds Alice Parkin
Canadian diplomat Vincent Massey (28) weds Alice Parkin
Physician Frederick Banting (32) weds Marion Robertson
Physician Frederick Banting (32) weds Marion Robertson
"The Wonder Years" actress Danica McKellar (37) divorces composer Mike Verta (36) due to irreconcilable differences afte
"The Wonder Years" actress Danica McKellar (37) divorces composer Mike Verta (36) due to irreconcilable differences after 3 years of marriage
BC Oldest Chinese recording of a solar eclipse
BC Oldest Chinese recording of a solar eclipse
Henry III becomes Holy Roman Emperor
Conrad II (German: Konrad II, c. 990 – 4 June 1039), also known as Conrad the Elder and Conrad the Salic, was the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire from 1027 until his death in 1039.
Roquefort cheese created in a cave near Roquefort, France
Roquefort cheese created in a cave near Roquefort, France
Rome-Innocentius II crowns Lotharius III Roman-German emperor
Rome-Innocentius II crowns Lotharius III Roman-German emperor
The "Peace of Ath", signed by Count Louis II of Flanders and Duke Wenceslaus of Luxembourg ends the attempt of the succe
The "Peace of Ath", signed by Count Louis II of Flanders and Duke Wenceslaus of Luxembourg ends the attempt of the succession of Brabant
Mob led by Ferrand Martinez surrounds and sets fire to the Jewish quarter of Seville in Spain, the surviving Jews are so
Mob led by Ferrand Martinez surrounds and sets fire to the Jewish quarter of Seville in Spain, the surviving Jews are sold into slavery
Lord Lovell and John de la Pole's army lands at Furness, Lancashire
Lord Lovell and John de la Pole's army lands at Furness, Lancashire
The steeple of St Paul's Cathedral, the tallest structure in London, is struck by lightning, catching fire and destroyin
The steeple of St Paul's Cathedral, the tallest structure in London, is struck by lightning, catching fire and destroying its bells and roof
Dutch East India ship Batavia wrecks on Morning Reef off the Houtman Abrolhos, Western Australia, with 200 survivors (on
Dutch East India ship Batavia wrecks on Morning Reef off the Houtman Abrolhos, Western Australia, with 200 survivors (only 70 survive after three months due to mutiny and murders) [1]
Dutch Stadtholder William Frederick conquers Dijlerschans
Dutch Stadtholder William Frederick conquers Dijlerschans
Battle at Dunkirk: English vs Dutch fleet
Battle at Dunkirk: English vs Dutch fleet
Pageant of 1671: French claim possession of lands "from the northern and western seas to the southern sea, including lan
Pageant of 1671: French claim possession of lands "from the northern and western seas to the southern sea, including lands yet to be discovered" in ceremony at Jesuit Mission, Sault Saint, Canada [1]
Prussia goes to the Covenant of Nymphenburg
Prussia goes to the Covenant of Nymphenburg
Quakers leave assembly of Pennsylvania
Fort Henry was a stockade fort built in early 1756 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to protect local settlers from Native American war parties, which were raiding the area frequently during the French...
A transit of Venus is followed five hours later by a total solar eclipse, the shortest such interval in history
A transit of Venus is followed five hours later by a total solar eclipse, the shortest such interval in history
Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier make the first public hot-air balloon flight (unmanned), covering 2 km and lasting 10 min
Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier make the first public hot-air balloon flight (unmanned), covering 2 km and lasting 10 minutes with an estimated altitude of 1,600-2,000 m
Madame Elizabeth Thible becomes the first female balloonist
Madame Elizabeth Thible becomes the first female balloonist
Captain George Vancouver claims Puget Sound for Britain
Captain George Vancouver (22 June 1757 – 10 May 1798) was a Royal Navy officer and explorer best known for leading the Vancouver Expedition, which explored and charted North America's northwestern...
Grieving over the death of his wife, Marie Clotilde of France, King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne
Grieving over the death of his wife, Marie Clotilde of France, King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne in favor of his brother, Victor Emmanuel
Louisiana Territory officially renamed "Missouri Territory"
The Louisiana Territory, officially the Territory of Louisiana, was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1805, until June 4, 1812, when it was renamed...
First free press (without government approval) founded in Australia - the Hobart Town Gazette by ex-convict Andrew Bent
First free press (without government approval) founded in Australia - the Hobart Town Gazette by ex-convict Andrew Bent [1]
Unseasonable hurricane hits NYC
Unseasonable hurricane hits NYC
National Congress selects Leopold von Saksen-Coburg as King of Belgium
National Congress selects Leopold von Saksen-Coburg as King of Belgium
3rd national black convention meets (Philadelphia)
3rd national black convention meets (Philadelphia)
First baseball-type game in Canada played at Beachville, Upper Canada
First baseball-type game in Canada played at Beachville, Upper Canada
Empire Engine Company No. 1 organized, in San Francisco, California
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a region of California surrounding and including San Francisco Bay, and anchored by the cities of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose.
Confederates evacuate Fort Pillow, Tennessee
The Battle of Fort Pillow, also known as the Fort Pillow Massacre, was fought on April 12, 1864, at Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River in Henning, Tennessee, during the American Civil War.
Van Bosse/Fock government begins
The Van Bosse–Fock cabinet was the cabinet of the Netherlands from 4 June 1868 until 4 January 1871. The cabinet was formed by Independent Liberals (Ind. Lib.).
1st contract workers of British-Indies Co arrive in Suriname
Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country in northern South America, also considered as part of the Caribbean and the West Indies.
Pacific Stock Exchange opens
The Canadian Pacific Railway (French: Chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique) (reporting marks CP, CPAA, MILW, SOO), also known simply as CPR or Canadian Pacific and formerly as CP Rail (1968–1996), is a...
Transcontinental Express arrives in San Francisco, California, via the First Transcontinental Railroad only 83 hours and
Transcontinental Express arrives in San Francisco, California, via the First Transcontinental Railroad only 83 hours and 39 minutes after having left New York City
Cyprus ceded by Turkey to Britain for administrative purposes
Cyprus ceded by Turkey to Britain for administrative purposes
Boston Beaneaters MLB pitcher John Clarkson is first to throw an "immaculate inning" (strikes out 3 batters on 9 pitches
Boston Beaneaters MLB pitcher John Clarkson is first to throw an "immaculate inning" (strikes out 3 batters on 9 pitches) in a 4-2 win over Philadelphia Quakers at South End Grounds
Oil City and Titusville, Pennsylvania, destroyed by oil tank explosion; 130 die
Oil City and Titusville, Pennsylvania, destroyed by oil tank explosion; 130 die
Cone of Mount Katmai (Alaska) collapses
Mount Katmai is a large dormant stratovolcano (composite volcano) on the Alaska Peninsula in southern Alaska, located within Katmai National Park and Preserve.
General Aleksei Brusilov begins a massive Russian offensive on the Eastern Front (WWI)
The Eastern Front or Eastern Theater, of World War I, was a theater of operations that encompassed at its greatest extent the entire frontier between Russia and Romania on one side and...
American men begin registering for the draft
American men begin registering for the draft
French troops, with the aid of US troops, stop the Germans at Chateau-Thierry as they attempt to cross the Marne
French troops, with the aid of US troops, stop the Germans at Chateau-Thierry as they attempt to cross the Marne
US Congress passes the Women's Suffrage Bill, the 19th Amendment
Women's suffrage, or the right of women to vote, was established in the United States over the course of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, first in various states and localities, then...
Peace of Trianon between Allies & Hungary
The Treaty of Trianon (French: Traité de Trianon; Hungarian: Trianoni békediktátum; Italian: Trattato del Trianon; Romanian: Tratatul de la Trianon), often referred to in Hungary as the Peace Dictate...
Ignacy Mościcki becomes President of Poland (holds office till 1939)
Ignacy Ewaryst Daszyński was a Polish socialist politician, journalist, and very briefly Prime Minister of the Second Polish Republic's first government, formed in Lublin in 1918. In October 1892 he...
President of the Republic of China Zhang Zuolin is assassinated by Japanese agents
President of the Republic of China Zhang Zuolin is assassinated by Japanese agents
Chilean coup led by Colonel Marmaduke Grove against President Juan Esteban Montero
Marmaduke Grove Vallejo, was a Chilean Air Force officer, political figure and member of the Government Junta of the Socialist Republic of Chile in 1932.
1st night baseball game at Forbes Field in Pittsbugh, Pennsylvania, Pirates win 14-2 over the Boston Braves
1st night baseball game at Forbes Field in Pittsbugh, Pennsylvania, Pirates win 14-2 over the Boston Braves
Republic of Croatia orders all Jews to wear a star with the letter Z
Republic of Croatia orders all Jews to wear a star with the letter Z
French General Charles de Gaulle arrives in London
Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle (22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces against Nazi Germany and Vichy France in World War II and...
6th US Marine division occupies Orokoe Peninsula Okinawa
6th US Marine division occupies Orokoe Peninsula Okinawa
Largest solar prominence (300,000 miles/500,000 kms) observed
Largest solar prominence (300,000 miles/500,000 kms) observed
US House of Representatives approves Taft-Hartley act
The Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, better known as the Taft–Hartley Act, is a United States federal law that restricts the activities and power of labor unions.
CVP wins Belgian parliamentary election
CVP wins Belgian parliamentary election
Pirate's' Gus Bell hits for cycle helps beat Phillies 12-4
Pirate's' Gus Bell hits for cycle helps beat Phillies 12-4
Arthur Murray flies X-1A rocket plane to record 27,000 m
Arthur Murray flies X-1A rocket plane to record 27,000 m
1st commercial coal pipeline placed in operation
1st commercial coal pipeline placed in operation
US President John F. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev meet at the Vienna Summit in Austria
The Vienna Summit was a summit meeting held on June 4, 1961, in Vienna, Austria, between President of the United States John F.
First broadcast of "Pop Go the Beatles" on BBC radio
Live at the BBC is a 1994 compilation album featuring performances by the Beatles that were originally broadcast on various BBC Light Programme radio shows from 1963 to 1965.
-10] Hurricane Alma, kills 51 in Honduras
-10] Hurricane Alma, kills 51 in Honduras
22-year-old man sneaks into wheel pod of a jet parked in Havana and survives 9-hr flight to Spain despite thin oxygen le
22-year-old man sneaks into wheel pod of a jet parked in Havana and survives 9-hr flight to Spain despite thin oxygen levels at 29,000 ft
43rd National Spelling Bee: Libby Childress wins spelling croissant
The 43rd Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C. at the Mayflower Hotel on June 3–4, 1970, sponsored by the E.W.
Dutch politician Joseph Luns is appointed Secretary-General of NATO
Joseph Marie Antoine Hubert Luns was a Dutch politician, diplomat and jurist who served as the fifth Secretary General of NATO from 1971 to 1984, being the longest-serving officeholder since the...
Angela Davis, African American activist, acquitted of killing a white guard
Angela Yvonne Davis is an American Marxist and feminist political activist, philosopher, academic, author and social theorist.
Patent for the ATM is granted to Don Wetzel, Tom Barnes and George Chastain
Patent for the ATM is granted to Don Wetzel, Tom Barnes and George Chastain
Never repeated 10 cent Beer Night at Cleveland, unruly fans stumble onto field and cause Indians to forfeit the game to
Never repeated 10 cent Beer Night at Cleveland, unruly fans stumble onto field and cause Indians to forfeit the game to Rangers with score tied 5-5 in 9th
Oldest animal fossils in US discovered in North Carolina
North Carolina ( KARR-ə-LY-nə) is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States.
"The Architecture of Luis Barragán" exhibition opens at MOMA, New York bring the Mexican architect's work to internation
"The Architecture of Luis Barragán" exhibition opens at MOMA, New York bring the Mexican architect's work to international notice
An estimated 20,000 Scottish football fans invade the Wembley Stadium pitch after Scotland beats England, 2-1; goalposts
An estimated 20,000 Scottish football fans invade the Wembley Stadium pitch after Scotland beats England, 2-1; goalposts and advertising hoardings destroyed
32nd Tony Awards: "Da" (play) and "Ain't Misbehavin'" (musical) win
The 32nd Annual Tony Awards was broadcast by CBS television on June 4, 1978, from the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
54th National Spelling Bee: Paige Pipkin wins spelling sarcophagus
The 54th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Hilton on June 3–4, 1981, sponsored by the E.W.
"Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," released in USA
This is a list of films which have placed number one at the weekend box office in the United States during 1982.
STS 51-G vehicle moves to launch pad
STS 51-G vehicle moves to launch pad
Jonathan Pollard, spy for Israel, pleads guilty in US court
Jonathan Jay Pollard is an American-born Israeli former intelligence analyst who was jailed for spying for Israel. In 1984, Pollard sold numerous state secrets, including the National Security...
American hurdler Edwin Moses' 122 race winning streak which extends to nearly 10 years ends when he is beaten by country
American hurdler Edwin Moses' 122 race winning streak which extends to nearly 10 years ends when he is beaten by countryman Danny Harris in Madrid, Spain
42nd Tony Awards: "M. Butterfly" (play) and "The Phantom of the Opera" (musical) win
The 42nd Tony Awards ceremony was held on June 5, 1988, at the Minskoff Theatre and broadcast live on CBS, hosted by Angela Lansbury.
2nd Children's Miracle Network Telethon raises $770,000
2nd Children's Miracle Network Telethon raises $770,000
1st post WW II non-communist government in Albania
1st post WW II non-communist government in Albania
San Jose voters reject Giants plan to build a new stadium
San Jose voters reject Giants plan to build a new stadium
Haile Gebre Selassie runs world record 5 km (12:56.96)
Haile Gebre Selassie runs world record 5 km (12:56.96)
49th Tony Awards: "Love! Valour! Compassion!" (play) & "Sunset Boulevard" (musical) win
The 49th Annual Tony Awards was held at the Minskoff Theatre on June 4, 1995, and broadcast by CBS. Hosts were Glenn Close, Gregory Hines, and Nathan Lane.
UN Security renews its "oilforfood" initiative whereby Iraq may sell $2 billion worth of oil to buy food, medicine and o
UN Security renews its "oilforfood" initiative whereby Iraq may sell $2 billion worth of oil to buy food, medicine and other necessities to alleviate civilian suffering under the sanctions imposed when it invaded Kuwait in 1990
Terry Nichols is sentenced to life in prison for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing
Terry Lynn Nichols is an American domestic terrorist who was convicted for conspiring with Timothy McVeigh in the Oklahoma City bombing plot. Nichols was born in Lapeer, Michigan.
54th Tony Awards: "Copenhagen" (play) and "Contact" (musical) win
The 54th Annual Tony Awards was an event held at Radio City Music Hall on June 4, 2000, and broadcast by CBS. "The First Ten" awards ceremony was telecast on PBS.
Gyanendra, the last King of Nepal, ascends to the throne after the massacre in the Royal Palace
The king of Nepal (traditionally known as the mahārājdhirāja i.e. great king of kings; Nepali: महाराजधिराज) was Nepal's head of state and monarch from 1768 to 2008.
Panamanian jockey Eddie Castro sets a North American record with 9 wins on the 13-race card at Calder Race Course in Mia
Panamanian jockey Eddie Castro sets a North American record with 9 wins on the 13-race card at Calder Race Course in Miami, Florida
Car bomb kills 26 and injures 190 people in central Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad is the capital and largest city in Iraq. It is located on the banks of the Tigris in central Iraq. The city has an estimated population of 8 million.
10 Nigerian generals and five other senior military officers are court-martialed for providing arms and information to j
10 Nigerian generals and five other senior military officers are court-martialed for providing arms and information to jihadist terrorist group Boko Haram
Australian cricket batsman Adam Voges becomes the oldest player to hit a century on debut in 1st Test v West Indies in R
Australian cricket batsman Adam Voges becomes the oldest player to hit a century on debut in 1st Test v West Indies in Roseau; 35-year-old Voges scores 130 not out during Australia's 9 wicket win
Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli makes a desperate plea for vaccines amid his country's devastating COVID-19 second
Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli makes a desperate plea for vaccines amid his country's devastating COVID-19 second wave, reporting nearly 9,000 daily cases late May
WHO says Monkeypox now found in 27 countries where not already endemic - 780 in last three weeks. Accesses global risk a
WHO says Monkeypox now found in 27 countries where not already endemic - 780 in last three weeks. Accesses global risk as moderate. [1]
20,500 people are evacuated in Cologne, Germany, while experts defuse three huge unexploded WWII bombs recently discover
20,500 people are evacuated in Cologne, Germany, while experts defuse three huge unexploded WWII bombs recently discovered during preparations for road construction
Famous Births on June 4
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Laurent-Désiré Kabila is born
Laurent-Désiré Kabila is born
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Jordan Mechner is born
Jordan Mechner, American video game designer, known for american video game designer, was born on 1965-06-04.
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Noah Wyle is born
Noah Wyle, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1972-06-04. Noah Strausser Speer Wyle is an American actor and television director, producer and writer. He rose to fame as Dr.
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Angelina Jolie is born
Angelina Jolie, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1976-06-04. Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian.
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Russell Brand is born
Russell Brand, English comedian, actor, and podcaster, known for english comedian, actor, and podcaster, was born on 1976-06-04.
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Sandra Haynie is born
Sandra Haynie is born
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Andrea Jaeger is born
Andrea Jaeger, American athlete, known for american tennis player, was born on 1966-06-04. Andrea Jaeger ( YAY-gər; born June 4, 1965) is an American former professional tennis player.
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Ben Stokes is born
Ben Stokes, New Zealand athlete, known for english cricketer, was born on 1992-06-04. Benjamin Andrew Stokes is an English international cricketer who is the captain of the England Test team.
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Duhan van der Merwe is born
Duhan van der Merwe athlete, known for british lions & scotland international rugby union player, was born on 1996-06-04.
Notable Deaths on June 4
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 4, 1760?
- The Great Upheaval: New England planters arrive in Nova Scotia, Canada, to claim land taken from the Acadians
- What happened on June 4, 1940?
- British complete the "Miracle of Dunkirk" by evacuating 338,226 Allied troops from France via a flotilla of over 800 vessels, including Royal Navy destroyers, merchant marine boats, fishing boats, pleasure craft, and even lifeboats
- What happened on June 4, 1989?
- The history of Poland from 1945 to 1989 spans the period of Marxist–Leninist regime in Poland after the end of World War II.
- What happened on June 4, 2023?
- In early June 2023, during the Russo-Ukrainian war, Ukraine launched an offensive (commonly, although technically incorrectly, referred to as a "counteroffensive") against Russian forces occupying…
- What happened on June 4, 1942?
- "Mrs Miniver" based on the novel by Jan Struther, directed by William Wyler and starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon is released in the US (Best Picture 1943)
Complete Timeline — June 4 Through the Ages
BC Oldest Chinese recording of a solar eclipse
BC Oldest Chinese recording of a solar eclipse
Henry III becomes Holy Roman Emperor
Conrad II (German: Konrad II, c. 990 – 4 June 1039), also known as Conrad the Elder and Conrad the Salic, was the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire from 1027 until his death in 1039.
Roquefort cheese created in a cave near Roquefort, France
Roquefort cheese created in a cave near Roquefort, France
Rome-Innocentius II crowns Lotharius III Roman-German emperor
Rome-Innocentius II crowns Lotharius III Roman-German emperor
The "Peace of Ath", signed by Count Louis II of Flanders and Duke Wenceslaus of Luxembourg ends the attempt of the succe
The "Peace of Ath", signed by Count Louis II of Flanders and Duke Wenceslaus of Luxembourg ends the attempt of the succession of Brabant
Mob led by Ferrand Martinez surrounds and sets fire to the Jewish quarter of Seville in Spain, the surviving Jews are so
Mob led by Ferrand Martinez surrounds and sets fire to the Jewish quarter of Seville in Spain, the surviving Jews are sold into slavery
Lord Lovell and John de la Pole's army lands at Furness, Lancashire
Lord Lovell and John de la Pole's army lands at Furness, Lancashire
The steeple of St Paul's Cathedral, the tallest structure in London, is struck by lightning, catching fire and destroyin
The steeple of St Paul's Cathedral, the tallest structure in London, is struck by lightning, catching fire and destroying its bells and roof
Dutch East India ship Batavia wrecks on Morning Reef off the Houtman Abrolhos, Western Australia, with 200 survivors (on
Dutch East India ship Batavia wrecks on Morning Reef off the Houtman Abrolhos, Western Australia, with 200 survivors (only 70 survive after three months due to mutiny and murders) [1]
Dutch Stadtholder William Frederick conquers Dijlerschans
Dutch Stadtholder William Frederick conquers Dijlerschans
Battle at Dunkirk: English vs Dutch fleet
Battle at Dunkirk: English vs Dutch fleet
Pageant of 1671: French claim possession of lands "from the northern and western seas to the southern sea, including lan
Pageant of 1671: French claim possession of lands "from the northern and western seas to the southern sea, including lands yet to be discovered" in ceremony at Jesuit Mission, Sault Saint, Canada [1]
Prussia goes to the Covenant of Nymphenburg
Prussia goes to the Covenant of Nymphenburg
Quakers leave assembly of Pennsylvania
Fort Henry was a stockade fort built in early 1756 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to protect local settlers from Native American war parties, which were raiding the area frequently during the French...
The Great Upheaval: New England planters arrive in Nova Scotia, Canada, to claim land taken from the Acadians
The Great Upheaval: New England planters arrive in Nova Scotia, Canada, to claim land taken from the Acadians
A transit of Venus is followed five hours later by a total solar eclipse, the shortest such interval in history
A transit of Venus is followed five hours later by a total solar eclipse, the shortest such interval in history
Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier make the first public hot-air balloon flight (unmanned), covering 2 km and lasting 10 min
Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier make the first public hot-air balloon flight (unmanned), covering 2 km and lasting 10 minutes with an estimated altitude of 1,600-2,000 m
Madame Elizabeth Thible becomes the first female balloonist
Madame Elizabeth Thible becomes the first female balloonist
Captain George Vancouver claims Puget Sound for Britain
Captain George Vancouver (22 June 1757 – 10 May 1798) was a Royal Navy officer and explorer best known for leading the Vancouver Expedition, which explored and charted North America's northwestern...
Grieving over the death of his wife, Marie Clotilde of France, King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne
Grieving over the death of his wife, Marie Clotilde of France, King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne in favor of his brother, Victor Emmanuel
Louisiana Territory officially renamed "Missouri Territory"
The Louisiana Territory, officially the Territory of Louisiana, was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1805, until June 4, 1812, when it was renamed...
First free press (without government approval) founded in Australia - the Hobart Town Gazette by ex-convict Andrew Bent
First free press (without government approval) founded in Australia - the Hobart Town Gazette by ex-convict Andrew Bent [1]
Unseasonable hurricane hits NYC
Unseasonable hurricane hits NYC
National Congress selects Leopold von Saksen-Coburg as King of Belgium
National Congress selects Leopold von Saksen-Coburg as King of Belgium
3rd national black convention meets (Philadelphia)
3rd national black convention meets (Philadelphia)
First baseball-type game in Canada played at Beachville, Upper Canada
First baseball-type game in Canada played at Beachville, Upper Canada
Empire Engine Company No. 1 organized, in San Francisco, California
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a region of California surrounding and including San Francisco Bay, and anchored by the cities of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose.
Confederates evacuate Fort Pillow, Tennessee
The Battle of Fort Pillow, also known as the Fort Pillow Massacre, was fought on April 12, 1864, at Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River in Henning, Tennessee, during the American Civil War.
Van Bosse/Fock government begins
The Van Bosse–Fock cabinet was the cabinet of the Netherlands from 4 June 1868 until 4 January 1871. The cabinet was formed by Independent Liberals (Ind. Lib.).
1st contract workers of British-Indies Co arrive in Suriname
Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country in northern South America, also considered as part of the Caribbean and the West Indies.
Pacific Stock Exchange opens
The Canadian Pacific Railway (French: Chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique) (reporting marks CP, CPAA, MILW, SOO), also known simply as CPR or Canadian Pacific and formerly as CP Rail (1968–1996), is a...
Transcontinental Express arrives in San Francisco, California, via the First Transcontinental Railroad only 83 hours and
Transcontinental Express arrives in San Francisco, California, via the First Transcontinental Railroad only 83 hours and 39 minutes after having left New York City
Cyprus ceded by Turkey to Britain for administrative purposes
Cyprus ceded by Turkey to Britain for administrative purposes
Boston Beaneaters MLB pitcher John Clarkson is first to throw an "immaculate inning" (strikes out 3 batters on 9 pitches
Boston Beaneaters MLB pitcher John Clarkson is first to throw an "immaculate inning" (strikes out 3 batters on 9 pitches) in a 4-2 win over Philadelphia Quakers at South End Grounds
Oil City and Titusville, Pennsylvania, destroyed by oil tank explosion; 130 die
Oil City and Titusville, Pennsylvania, destroyed by oil tank explosion; 130 die
Cone of Mount Katmai (Alaska) collapses
Mount Katmai is a large dormant stratovolcano (composite volcano) on the Alaska Peninsula in southern Alaska, located within Katmai National Park and Preserve.
English "Winnie the Pooh" author A. A. Milne (31) weds Dorothy Daphne de Selincourt (23), until his death in 1956
English "Winnie the Pooh" author A. A. Milne (31) weds Dorothy Daphne de Selincourt (23), until his death in 1956
Canadian diplomat Vincent Massey (28) weds Alice Parkin
Canadian diplomat Vincent Massey (28) weds Alice Parkin
General Aleksei Brusilov begins a massive Russian offensive on the Eastern Front (WWI)
The Eastern Front or Eastern Theater, of World War I, was a theater of operations that encompassed at its greatest extent the entire frontier between Russia and Romania on one side and...
American men begin registering for the draft
American men begin registering for the draft
French troops, with the aid of US troops, stop the Germans at Chateau-Thierry as they attempt to cross the Marne
French troops, with the aid of US troops, stop the Germans at Chateau-Thierry as they attempt to cross the Marne
US Congress passes the Women's Suffrage Bill, the 19th Amendment
Women's suffrage, or the right of women to vote, was established in the United States over the course of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, first in various states and localities, then...
Peace of Trianon between Allies & Hungary
The Treaty of Trianon (French: Traité de Trianon; Hungarian: Trianoni békediktátum; Italian: Trattato del Trianon; Romanian: Tratatul de la Trianon), often referred to in Hungary as the Peace Dictate...
Physician Frederick Banting (32) weds Marion Robertson
Physician Frederick Banting (32) weds Marion Robertson
Ignacy Mościcki becomes President of Poland (holds office till 1939)
Ignacy Ewaryst Daszyński was a Polish socialist politician, journalist, and very briefly Prime Minister of the Second Polish Republic's first government, formed in Lublin in 1918. In October 1892 he...
1st Ryder Cup Golf, Worcester CC: US beats Great Britain, 9½-2½; Walter Hagen first American captain; Ted Ray first GB s
1st Ryder Cup Golf, Worcester CC: US beats Great Britain, 9½-2½; Walter Hagen first American captain; Ted Ray first GB skipper
President of the Republic of China Zhang Zuolin is assassinated by Japanese agents
President of the Republic of China Zhang Zuolin is assassinated by Japanese agents
Harry Frazee dies
Harry Frazee dies
Chilean coup led by Colonel Marmaduke Grove against President Juan Esteban Montero
Marmaduke Grove Vallejo, was a Chilean Air Force officer, political figure and member of the Government Junta of the Socialist Republic of Chile in 1932.
British complete the "Miracle of Dunkirk" by evacuating 338,226 Allied troops from France via a flotilla of over 800 ves
British complete the "Miracle of Dunkirk" by evacuating 338,226 Allied troops from France via a flotilla of over 800 vessels, including Royal Navy destroyers, merchant marine boats, fishing boats, pleasure craft, and even lifeboats
1st night baseball game at Forbes Field in Pittsbugh, Pennsylvania, Pirates win 14-2 over the Boston Braves
1st night baseball game at Forbes Field in Pittsbugh, Pennsylvania, Pirates win 14-2 over the Boston Braves
Republic of Croatia orders all Jews to wear a star with the letter Z
Republic of Croatia orders all Jews to wear a star with the letter Z
"Mrs Miniver" based on the novel by Jan Struther, directed by William Wyler and starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon
"Mrs Miniver" based on the novel by Jan Struther, directed by William Wyler and starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon is released in the US (Best Picture 1943)
French General Charles de Gaulle arrives in London
Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle (22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces against Nazi Germany and Vichy France in World War II and...
Sandra Haynie is born
Sandra Haynie is born
6th US Marine division occupies Orokoe Peninsula Okinawa
6th US Marine division occupies Orokoe Peninsula Okinawa
Largest solar prominence (300,000 miles/500,000 kms) observed
Largest solar prominence (300,000 miles/500,000 kms) observed
US House of Representatives approves Taft-Hartley act
The Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, better known as the Taft–Hartley Act, is a United States federal law that restricts the activities and power of labor unions.
CVP wins Belgian parliamentary election
CVP wins Belgian parliamentary election
Pirate's' Gus Bell hits for cycle helps beat Phillies 12-4
Pirate's' Gus Bell hits for cycle helps beat Phillies 12-4
Arthur Murray flies X-1A rocket plane to record 27,000 m
Arthur Murray flies X-1A rocket plane to record 27,000 m
1st commercial coal pipeline placed in operation
1st commercial coal pipeline placed in operation
US President John F. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev meet at the Vienna Summit in Austria
The Vienna Summit was a summit meeting held on June 4, 1961, in Vienna, Austria, between President of the United States John F.
First broadcast of "Pop Go the Beatles" on BBC radio
Live at the BBC is a 1994 compilation album featuring performances by the Beatles that were originally broadcast on various BBC Light Programme radio shows from 1963 to 1965.
Jordan Mechner is born
Jordan Mechner, American video game designer, known for american video game designer, was born on 1965-06-04.
-10] Hurricane Alma, kills 51 in Honduras
-10] Hurricane Alma, kills 51 in Honduras
Andrea Jaeger is born
Andrea Jaeger, American athlete, known for american tennis player, was born on 1966-06-04. Andrea Jaeger ( YAY-gər; born June 4, 1965) is an American former professional tennis player.
22-year-old man sneaks into wheel pod of a jet parked in Havana and survives 9-hr flight to Spain despite thin oxygen le
22-year-old man sneaks into wheel pod of a jet parked in Havana and survives 9-hr flight to Spain despite thin oxygen levels at 29,000 ft
43rd National Spelling Bee: Libby Childress wins spelling croissant
The 43rd Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C. at the Mayflower Hotel on June 3–4, 1970, sponsored by the E.W.
Dutch politician Joseph Luns is appointed Secretary-General of NATO
Joseph Marie Antoine Hubert Luns was a Dutch politician, diplomat and jurist who served as the fifth Secretary General of NATO from 1971 to 1984, being the longest-serving officeholder since the...
Laurent-Désiré Kabila is born
Laurent-Désiré Kabila is born
Angela Davis, African American activist, acquitted of killing a white guard
Angela Yvonne Davis is an American Marxist and feminist political activist, philosopher, academic, author and social theorist.
Noah Wyle is born
Noah Wyle, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1972-06-04. Noah Strausser Speer Wyle is an American actor and television director, producer and writer. He rose to fame as Dr.
Patent for the ATM is granted to Don Wetzel, Tom Barnes and George Chastain
Patent for the ATM is granted to Don Wetzel, Tom Barnes and George Chastain
Arna Bontemps dies
Arna Bontemps, American poet, novelist, known for american poet, novelist, died on 1973-06-04.
Never repeated 10 cent Beer Night at Cleveland, unruly fans stumble onto field and cause Indians to forfeit the game to
Never repeated 10 cent Beer Night at Cleveland, unruly fans stumble onto field and cause Indians to forfeit the game to Rangers with score tied 5-5 in 9th
Oldest animal fossils in US discovered in North Carolina
North Carolina ( KARR-ə-LY-nə) is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States.
"The Architecture of Luis Barragán" exhibition opens at MOMA, New York bring the Mexican architect's work to internation
"The Architecture of Luis Barragán" exhibition opens at MOMA, New York bring the Mexican architect's work to international notice
Angelina Jolie is born
Angelina Jolie, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1976-06-04. Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian.
Russell Brand is born
Russell Brand, English comedian, actor, and podcaster, known for english comedian, actor, and podcaster, was born on 1976-06-04.
An estimated 20,000 Scottish football fans invade the Wembley Stadium pitch after Scotland beats England, 2-1; goalposts
An estimated 20,000 Scottish football fans invade the Wembley Stadium pitch after Scotland beats England, 2-1; goalposts and advertising hoardings destroyed
32nd Tony Awards: "Da" (play) and "Ain't Misbehavin'" (musical) win
The 32nd Annual Tony Awards was broadcast by CBS television on June 4, 1978, from the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
54th National Spelling Bee: Paige Pipkin wins spelling sarcophagus
The 54th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Hilton on June 3–4, 1981, sponsored by the E.W.
"Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," released in USA
This is a list of films which have placed number one at the weekend box office in the United States during 1982.
Columbia Records releases Bruce Springsteen's seventh studio album "Born in the USA," his biggest commercial success tha
Columbia Records releases Bruce Springsteen's seventh studio album "Born in the USA," his biggest commercial success that topped the charts in 11 countries and sold over 30 million copies worldwide
STS 51-G vehicle moves to launch pad
STS 51-G vehicle moves to launch pad
Jonathan Pollard, spy for Israel, pleads guilty in US court
Jonathan Jay Pollard is an American-born Israeli former intelligence analyst who was jailed for spying for Israel. In 1984, Pollard sold numerous state secrets, including the National Security...
American hurdler Edwin Moses' 122 race winning streak which extends to nearly 10 years ends when he is beaten by country
American hurdler Edwin Moses' 122 race winning streak which extends to nearly 10 years ends when he is beaten by countryman Danny Harris in Madrid, Spain
42nd Tony Awards: "M. Butterfly" (play) and "The Phantom of the Opera" (musical) win
The 42nd Tony Awards ceremony was held on June 5, 1988, at the Minskoff Theatre and broadcast live on CBS, hosted by Angela Lansbury.
Eastern Europe's first partially free elections in 40 years are held in Poland, Solidarity Party comes to power
The history of Poland from 1945 to 1989 spans the period of Marxist–Leninist regime in Poland after the end of World War II.
2nd Children's Miracle Network Telethon raises $770,000
2nd Children's Miracle Network Telethon raises $770,000
1st post WW II non-communist government in Albania
1st post WW II non-communist government in Albania
San Jose voters reject Giants plan to build a new stadium
San Jose voters reject Giants plan to build a new stadium
Ben Stokes is born
Ben Stokes, New Zealand athlete, known for english cricketer, was born on 1992-06-04. Benjamin Andrew Stokes is an English international cricketer who is the captain of the England Test team.
Haile Gebre Selassie runs world record 5 km (12:56.96)
Haile Gebre Selassie runs world record 5 km (12:56.96)
49th Tony Awards: "Love! Valour! Compassion!" (play) & "Sunset Boulevard" (musical) win
The 49th Annual Tony Awards was held at the Minskoff Theatre on June 4, 1995, and broadcast by CBS. Hosts were Glenn Close, Gregory Hines, and Nathan Lane.
Duhan van der Merwe is born
Duhan van der Merwe athlete, known for british lions & scotland international rugby union player, was born on 1996-06-04.
UN Security renews its "oilforfood" initiative whereby Iraq may sell $2 billion worth of oil to buy food, medicine and o
UN Security renews its "oilforfood" initiative whereby Iraq may sell $2 billion worth of oil to buy food, medicine and other necessities to alleviate civilian suffering under the sanctions imposed when it invaded Kuwait in 1990
Terry Nichols is sentenced to life in prison for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing
Terry Lynn Nichols is an American domestic terrorist who was convicted for conspiring with Timothy McVeigh in the Oklahoma City bombing plot. Nichols was born in Lapeer, Michigan.
54th Tony Awards: "Copenhagen" (play) and "Contact" (musical) win
The 54th Annual Tony Awards was an event held at Radio City Music Hall on June 4, 2000, and broadcast by CBS. "The First Ten" awards ceremony was telecast on PBS.
Gyanendra, the last King of Nepal, ascends to the throne after the massacre in the Royal Palace
The king of Nepal (traditionally known as the mahārājdhirāja i.e. great king of kings; Nepali: महाराजधिराज) was Nepal's head of state and monarch from 1768 to 2008.
Panamanian jockey Eddie Castro sets a North American record with 9 wins on the 13-race card at Calder Race Course in Mia
Panamanian jockey Eddie Castro sets a North American record with 9 wins on the 13-race card at Calder Race Course in Miami, Florida
"The Wonder Years" actress Danica McKellar (37) divorces composer Mike Verta (36) due to irreconcilable differences afte
"The Wonder Years" actress Danica McKellar (37) divorces composer Mike Verta (36) due to irreconcilable differences after 3 years of marriage
Car bomb kills 26 and injures 190 people in central Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad is the capital and largest city in Iraq. It is located on the banks of the Tigris in central Iraq. The city has an estimated population of 8 million.
10 Nigerian generals and five other senior military officers are court-martialed for providing arms and information to j
10 Nigerian generals and five other senior military officers are court-martialed for providing arms and information to jihadist terrorist group Boko Haram
Australian cricket batsman Adam Voges becomes the oldest player to hit a century on debut in 1st Test v West Indies in R
Australian cricket batsman Adam Voges becomes the oldest player to hit a century on debut in 1st Test v West Indies in Roseau; 35-year-old Voges scores 130 not out during Australia's 9 wicket win
Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli makes a desperate plea for vaccines amid his country's devastating COVID-19 second
Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli makes a desperate plea for vaccines amid his country's devastating COVID-19 second wave, reporting nearly 9,000 daily cases late May
WHO says Monkeypox now found in 27 countries where not already endemic - 780 in last three weeks. Accesses global risk a
WHO says Monkeypox now found in 27 countries where not already endemic - 780 in last three weeks. Accesses global risk as moderate. [1]
Ukrainian counteroffensive begins with increased fighting in the east and south of the country [1]
In early June 2023, during the Russo-Ukrainian war, Ukraine launched an offensive (commonly, although technically incorrectly, referred to as a "counteroffensive") against Russian forces occupying…
20,500 people are evacuated in Cologne, Germany, while experts defuse three huge unexploded WWII bombs recently discover
20,500 people are evacuated in Cologne, Germany, while experts defuse three huge unexploded WWII bombs recently discovered during preparations for road construction
Marc Garneau dies
Marc Garneau, Canadian astronaut and politician, known for canadian astronaut and politician, died on 2025-06-04.