June 6th is Drive-In Movie Day and Yo-Yo Day.
We’re now on the 157th day of the year, and have 208 days left.
If you were born on this day, your star sign is Gemini.
For June 6 we have put together some of the greatest events that happened on this day including, celebrities, movies, transportation, war and more.
Did you know that on this day in 1944, the Normandy landings started in France during WWII? They were originally planned for June 4th but postponed due to bad weather.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about June 6th in history!
What Happened On June 6 In History?
1987
The American baseball team New York Yankees played their 13,000th game.
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Take Him Downtown
1983
Betty White received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host.
She became the first ever woman to claim this award.
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Wikiwand
1977
The US started plans to construct their first nuclear battlefield weapon.
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Washington Post
1944
Normandy landings started in France during WWII.
This day was the largest seaborne invasion ever in history. 156,000 soldiers and 195,700 naval personnel came together to battle against the Nazi's.
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Wikipedia
1932
Taxes were raised in the US with the implementation of the Revenue Act.
Top income earners taxes rose from 25% to 63%, estate tax doubled and corporate tax was raised by 15%.
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Wikipedia
1844
The YMCA was established on this day by founder George Williams alongside ten young Christian men.
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YMCA
1716
The French ship named Aurore transported the first African slaves from Senegambia, West Africa, to Louisiana, US.
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Wikipedia
Did you know that on this day, June 6th 1944, the Normandy landings started in France during WWII?