1967: Six-Day War ends
The Six Day War ends on this day, as an outnumbered Israel defeats its Arab antagonists and greatly expands its borders. On 5 June 1967, Israel responded to a build-up of Arab forces along its borders by launching simultaneous attacks against
Egypt and
Syria. Jordan subsequently entered the fray, but the Arab coalition was no match for Israel's proficient armed forces. When the Six-Day War ended on 10 June, Israel suddenly had control of territory three times its original size. However, the true fruits of victory came in claiming the old city of Jerusalem from
Jordan. Many wept while bent in
prayer at the Western Wall of the Second Temple. Arab leaders, forced to accept a U.N. cease-fire, met in August to discuss the future of Israel. They decided upon a policy of no peace, no negotiations and no recognition of
Israel, and made plans to zealously defend the rights of Palestinian Arabs in the occupied territories.
2000
In England, the new Millennium Bridge spanning the river Thames in London is closed on its opening day, because of too many people trying to access it, causing it to wobble. 1999
The withdrawal of Yugoslav troops from Kosovo prompts
NATO to suspend its air bombing campaign against
Yugoslavia. 1986
In England, Patrick Joseph Magee is found guilty of planting the Brighton bomb which killed five people and nearly killed all of the
Conservative Party cabinet two years ago.
1977
James Earl Ray, the convicted killer of
Martin Luther King Jr, escapes from prison in Tennessee, America. He is re-captured three days later.
1947
Swedish car manufacturer Saab produces its first car.1942
The Second World War:
German troops deliberately demolish the entire Czech village of
Lidice in reprisal for the assassination of senior
Nazi leader Reinhard Heydrich, who had been killed by Czech resistance fighters.
1935
Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in New York, America.1886
Mount Tarawera in New Zealand’s North Island erupts, killing 153 people.1864
In England, Oxford wins the first University Boat Race against Cambridge.1829
Oxford win the first University Boat Race against Cambridge.1719
British troops defeat an alliance of Jacobites and Spaniards in the Battle of Glen Shel in Scotland. 1692
In America, Bridget Bishop becomes the first of the ‘Salem Witches’ to be hanged - wrongly accused of
witchcraft by a hysterical group of young girls in an isolated
Puritan community in Massachusetts.
1965
British model and actress Elizabeth Hurley.1965
Canadian-born actress and model Linda Evangelista.1926
British
actor Lionel Jeffries.
1922
American film actress, dancer and singer Judy Garland - born Frances Gumm.1921
Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen
Elizabeth II is born on the
Greek island of Corfu.
1911
British playwright Terence Rattigan.1898
American actress Hattie McDaniel - the first black actress to win an Oscar for her performance in Gone With The Wind.1832
German engineer Nikolaus August Otto, inventor of the four-stroke internal combustion engine.1688
James Francis Edward
Stuart - the 'Old Pretender'. The only son of the deposed
James II of England.
2000
Former Ireland and Manchester United footballer Shay Brennan aged 63.1998
Writer Hammond Innes aged 84. Author of more than 30 adventure novels including the 'Wreak of the Mary Deare'.1967
American
actor Spencer Tracey aged 67.
1946
Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion is killed in a car crash.1934
English composer
Frederick Delius aged 72.
1903
Murders of King
Alexander I and Queen Dragia of Serbia.
