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June 8, 2024

On this day in history, June 8, 1969, Mickey Mantle's No. 7 is retired by the New York Yankees

Yankee slugger Mickey Mantle had his No. 7 retired on this day in history, June 8, 1969, before 61,000 fans in Yankee Stadium. He spent his entire 18-year baseball career with the New York Yankees.

June 7, 2024

House lawmakers parachute out of WWII-era plane in Normandy to mark D-Day

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers who have all served in the military commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day by jumping out of a WWII-era plane in Normandy, France. CREDIT: The Office of Rep Mike Waltz

June 7, 2024

On this day in history, June 7, 1942, Battle of Midway ends in decisive US victory

The Battle of Midway in June 1942 is regarded as a decisive U.S. victory in the war against Japan during WWII — and on this day in history, June 7, 1942, the Midway naval battle ended.

June 6, 2024

Martha MacCallum on importance of D-Day given ‘context’ of global affairs: ‘Threats never subside’

‘The Story’ host Martha MacCallum comments on the ‘very emotional experience’ commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy.

June 6, 2024

104-year-old WWII veteran who stormed Omaha Beach returns on D-Day's 80th anniversary

104-year-old WWII veteran Steven Melnikoff sat down with 91±¬ÁÏ in Normandy, France, to reflect on his service and share his memories of D-Day.

June 6, 2024

On this day in history, June 6, 1944, US and Allies invade Normandy in greatest military invasion

The D-Day operation, on this day in history, June 6, 1944, was the largest amphibious invasion in military history as Allied troops assaulted the beaches of Normandy, France.

June 5, 2024

On this day in history, June 5, 1968, presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy is fatally shot in Los Angeles

Presidential hopeful and former attorney general Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on this day in history, June 5, 1968. Kennedy had finished a campaign speech and was greeting well wishers.

June 4, 2024

On this day in history, June 4, 1919, Congress passes 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote

The race to ratify the 19th Amendment began on this day in history, June 4, 1919, after Congress passed the text of the amendment. The amendment granted the right to vote to women.

June 3, 2024

On this day in history, June 3, 1965, Ed White becomes first American to walk in space: 'Just tremendous'

NASA astronaut Ed White embarked on an historic spacewalk on this day in history, June 3, 1965. The astronaut spent about 20 minutes outside the spacecraft and said, "I feel like a million dollars."

June 2, 2024

On this day in history, June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II is crowned at London's Westminster Abbey

Queen Elizabeth II — on this day in history, June 2, 1953 — is crowned monarch of the U.K. before guests, dignitaries and royals at Westminster Abbey. She became the longest reigning monarch.