Welcome to Wednesday, June 4, 2025! Today marks the 155th day of the year, with 210 days still ahead.
Historical Events on this Day:
On June 4, 1989, a tragic event unfolded in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square as Chinese troops violently suppressed pro-democracy protests, resulting in numerous casualties.
Other Notable Events:
– In 1812, the U.S. House of Representatives declared war against Britain for the first time, with a vote of 79-49.
– In 1919, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was approved by Congress, granting women the right to vote.
– In 1940, the Allied forces completed the evacuation of over 338,000 troops from Dunkirk during World War II.
– Also in 1940, Winston Churchill delivered his famous speech to the House of Commons, vowing to never surrender in the face of adversity.
– In 1942, the Battle of Midway began, resulting in a pivotal victory for the American forces in the Pacific during World War II.
– In 1990, Dr. Jack Kevorkian assisted in his first public suicide, marking a controversial moment in medical history.
– In 1998, Terry Nichols was sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in the Oklahoma City bombing.
Celebrity Birthdays:
- – Actor Bruce Dern turns 89 today.
- – Golf Hall of Famer Sandra Haynie celebrates her 82nd birthday.
- – Singer-actor Michelle Phillips is 81 years old.
- – Jazz musician Paquito D’Rivera is 77 today.
- – Actor Parker Stevenson turns 73.
- – Actor Keith David celebrates his 69th birthday.
- – Singer El DeBarge is 64.
- – Opera singer Cecilia Bartoli turns 59.
- – R&B singer Al B. Sure! is 57.
- – Actor Scott Wolf celebrates his 57th birthday.
- – Comedian Horatio Sanz is 56.
- – Sen. Mike Lee of Utah turns 54.
- – Actor Noah Wyle is also 54.
- – Actor Angelina Jolie celebrates her 50th birthday.
- – Actor-comedian T.J. Miller is 44.
- – Olympic figure skating gold medalist Evan Lysacek turns 40.
