CAMILLE BOHANNON
During the U.S. Civil War, the first day’s fighting at Gettysburg began
on this day in 1863 between Union and Confederate forces.The battle involved the largest number of casualties of the entire war, often
described as the war’s turning point.
The battle was fought near the southern border of Pennsylvania in
and around the town of Gettysburg.
TIM MAGUIRE
North Korea invaded South Korea initiating the Korean War on this
day in 1950.
CAMILLE
BOHANNON
Sir James Paul McCartney is 77 years old today.
Paul McCartney is an English singer-songwriter, multi-
instrumentalist, and composer. He gained worldwide
fame as the bass guitarist and singer for the rock band
the Beatles, widely considered the most popular and
influential group in the history of popular music. Paul
is one of the most successful performers of all time
and has written, or co-written, 32 songs that have
reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
CAMILLE
BOHANNON
The Battle of Midway began on this day in 1942. It was the first major victory for America over Japan and a turning point in the Pacific
during World War II. The battle ended on June 6 and prevented
further Japanese expansion in the Pacific.
SANDY KOZEL
The Cunard ocean liner RMS Lusitania, a civilian ship, was
sunk by a German submarine on this day in 1915, killing
1,201 people. It sank in 18 minutes.
