Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Donald Trump, Kevin McHale, Lucy Hale, Marla Gibbs, Rod Argent, Steffi Graf and more.
In 1993, President Bill Clinton nominated Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, and more events that happened on this day in history.
In 1987, the Los Angeles Lakers win their 10th NBA championship with a 106-93 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 at the Forum. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Malcolm McDowell, Ban Ki-moon, Richard Thomas, Stellan Skarsgard, Tim Allen, Roy Cooper, Ally Sheedy, Hannah Storm, Paul De Lisle, Lisa Vidal, David Gray, Rivers Cuomo and Steve-O.
In 2021, a Pekingese named Wasabi won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club, notching a fifth-ever win for the toy breed.
In 1997, the Chicago Bulls win their fifth NBA championship in the last seven years, as Steve Kerr’s last-second shot gives the Bulls a 90-86 Game 6 victory over the Utah Jazz. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Richard M. Sherman, Marv Albert, Sonia Manzano, Timothy Busfield, Paul Schulze, Eamonn Walker, Finesse Mitchell, Mel Rodriguez, Jason Mewes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Timothy Simons and John Gourley.
On June 12, 2016, a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub, a gay establishment in Orlando, Florida, leaving 49 people dead and 53 wounded; Omar Mateen pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group during a three-hour standoff before being killed in a shootout with police.
In 1991, the Chicago Bulls win the first NBA championship in the team’s 25-year history with a 108-101 victory in Game 5 over the Los Angeles Lakers. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Jackie Stewart, Adrienne Barbeau, Graham Russell, Peter Bergman, Joe Montana, Hugh Laurie, Peter Dinklage, Lenny Jacobson, Joshua Jackson, Diana Taurasi and Shia LaBeouf.
On June 11, 1955, in motor racing’s worst disaster, more than 80 people were killed during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France when two of the cars collided and crashed into spectators.
On this date, Rafael Nadal captured three of his 13 French Open titles in 2006, 2012 and 2017.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Alexandra Stewart, Jurgen Prochnow, Jeff Greenfield, Frankie Faison, Sen. John Edwards, Kim Deal, Jimmy Chamberlin, Ben Daniels, Elizabeth Hurley, Joey Santiago, Mike Doughty, Faith Evans, Hugh Dancy and DJ Qualls.
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On June 12, 2016, a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub, a gay establishment in Orlando, Florida, leaving 49 people dead and 53 wounded; Omar Mateen pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group during a three-hour standoff before being killed in a shootout with police.
In 1991, the Chicago Bulls win the first NBA championship in the team’s 25-year history with a 108-101 victory in Game 5 over the Los Angeles Lakers. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Jackie Stewart, Adrienne Barbeau, Graham Russell, Peter Bergman, Joe Montana, Hugh Laurie, Peter Dinklage, Lenny Jacobson, Joshua Jackson, Diana Taurasi and Shia LaBeouf.
On June 11, 1955, in motor racing’s worst disaster, more than 80 people were killed during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France when two of the cars collided and crashed into spectators.
On this date, Rafael Nadal captured three of his 13 French Open titles in 2006, 2012 and 2017.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Alexandra Stewart, Jurgen Prochnow, Jeff Greenfield, Frankie Faison, Sen. John Edwards, Kim Deal, Jimmy Chamberlin, Ben Daniels, Elizabeth Hurley, Joey Santiago, Mike Doughty, Faith Evans, Hugh Dancy and DJ Qualls.
In 2016, Muhammad Ali was laid to rest in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, after an all-day send-off.
In 2016, Muhammad Ali was laid to rest in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, after an all-day send-off.
In 1978, Affirmed wins the Belmont Stakes to capture the Triple Crown in one of the greatest battles in racing history.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Dick Vitale, Patricia Cornwell, Michael J. Fox, Aaron Sorkin, Johnny Depp, Tamela Mann, Dean Felber, Dean Dinning, Keesha Sharp, Michaela Conlin, Natalie Portman and Lucien Laviscount.
In 2017, actor Adam West, TV’s “Batman,” died in Los Angeles at age 88.
In 1973, Secretariat, ridden by Ron Turcotte, wins the Belmont Stakes in record time to capture the Triple Crown. See more sports moments from this date:
A look at the entertainers, leaders, athletes and other notable people we've lost this year.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Kathy Baker, Griffin Dunne, David Sutcliffe, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Mark Feuerstein, Lindsay Davenport, Kanye West, Maria Menounos, Sturgill Simpson, and Kim Clijsters.
In 1864, Abraham Lincoln was nominated for another term as president during the National Union (Republican) Party's convention in Baltimore.
In 1990, the “Indomitable Lions” of Cameroon pull off one of the greatest upsets in soccer history over defending champion Argentina in the first game of the World Cup. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including James Ivory, Tom Jones, Liam Neeson, Emily Ratajkowski, L.A. Reid, Mike Pence, Gordon Gano, Dave Navarro, Sen. Ben Ray Luján, Karl Urban, Bear Grylls, Bill Hader and Michael Cera.
In 1993, ground was broken for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
In 2018, the Washington Capitals raise the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history after a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the finals. See more sports moments from this date: