The funeral procession for President John F. Kennedy is pictured crossing the bridge to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
On this day in 1963, the body of President John F. Kennedy was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. The funeral was attended by heads of state and representatives from more than 100 countries, with untold millions more watching on television.
President Kennedy’s widow, Jacqueline, along with brother’s Bob and Ted Kennedy together lit the “eternal flame”(above) which will forever burn at the gravesite of JFK.
During the Revolutionary War on this day in 1783, British forces evacuated New York, their last military position in the U.S.It was also George Washington’s Triumphal Entry in New York City, as depicted in the above painting. The events marked the cessation of hostilities between Great Britain and its former colonies.
On this day in 1940, the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk, France, began during World War II.
On this day in 1868, President Andrew Johnson was acquitted, by one vote, of all charges in his impeachment trial.
Andrew Johnson (December 29, 1808 – July 31, 1875)
John Wayne (Marion Robert Morrison) (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979)
Nicknamed "The Duke," John Wayne played a hero in action films and westerns and received an Academy Award for Best Actor for his starring role in True Grit in 1969. His voice, and acting style made him a major box office draw for thirty years.
Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley were married in the Dominican Republic on this day in 1994. They were divorced in January of 1996.
Hank Williams Jr. (Randall Hank Williams) is 69 today.
Country superstar Hank Williams Jr. is known for the hit "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight," which served as the opening theme for Monday Night Football from 1989 to 2011. He’s the son of country legend Hank Williams. He followed in the footsteps of his late father at a young age and started singing when he was eight years old.
John Wayne (Marion Robert Morrison) (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979)
In his youth, John Wayne was employed in a local ice cream shop. His football scholarship to USC was taken away after he got injured while bodysurfing.
Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson married in the Dominican Republic on this day in 1994.
Hank Williams with son Hank Williams JR.
Hank Williams JR. (Randall Hank Williams)is 68 today.
Hank Williams JR. followed in the footsteps of his late father at a young age and started singing when he was eight years old.