Today in History - June 2nd

  • 2011 - On this day in history, Secret documents on Egypt's nuclear power plant are released by Wiki Leaks
  • 1997 - Timothy McVeigh found guilty of 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, killing 168
  • 1992 - Former NFL New York Giant Coach Bill Parcells undergoes open heart surgery
  • 1967 - Race riots in Roxbury section of Boston
  • 1958 - Today in History, Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford fans 6 in a row to tie an AL record
  • 1935 - Babe Ruth, 40, announces his retirement as a player
  • 1928 - Velveeta Cheese created by Kraft
  • 1896 - Guglielmo Marconi patents the radio
  • 1851 - 1st U.S. alcohol prohibition law enacted, Maine
  • 1676 - Battle at Palermo: French beats Dutch/Spanish fleet

Famous and Historical Birthdays - Say Happy Birthday to . . .

  • Nikki Cox – Actress
  • Justin Long – Actor
  • Rachel White – Former Miss America
  • Lex Lugar – WWF Wrestler
  • Stacy Keach – Actor
  • Pius X – Pope
  • Isaac Strauss – Composer
  • Henry VIII – King of England