The first cases of AIDS are reported
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention described five cases of a rare form of pneumonia, a deadly immune deficiency disease which later became known as AIDS. In 2000, more than 40 million people worldwide were affected by it.
Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated
The attacker, a 24-year old Palestinian, was disgruntled by Kennedy’s support for Israel. The brother of former U.S. President, John F. Kennedy, died on the following day.
The Six-Day War begins in the Middle East
Israeli forces launched a surprise attack against Egypt, prompting other Arab allies to enter the conflict. Egypt had previously blocked the Straits of Tiran to Israeli traffic and amassed its troops at the border between the two countries.
Elvis Presley first performs “Hound Dog” live on TV
Presley’s suggestive hip movements during this performance earned him his nickname, “Elvis the Pelvis.” “Hound Dog” became his best-selling song with about 10 million sold copies.
- 1976 Ross Noble
English comedian, actor - 1898 Federico García Lorca
Spanish poet, playwright, director - 1883 John Maynard Keynes
English economist - 1878 Pancho Villa
Mexican general - 1660 Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
- 2012 Ray Bradbury
American author - 2004 Ronald Reagan
American actor, politician, 40th President of the United States - 1975 Paul Keres
Estonian chess player - 1916 Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener
English field marshal - 1900 Stephen Crane
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