June 9, 2024 On this day in history, June 9, 1891, celebrated composer Cole Porter is born in Indiana On this day in history, June 9, 1891, American composer Cole Porter was born in Peru, Indiana — and went on to great success as a writer of songs and lyrics for celebrated Broadway shows.
June 8, 2024 Quarry workers just doing their jobs make prehistoric discovery Officials announced that quarry workers found an ancient mammoth near the Jyrgalang River in Kyrgyzstan while working. Archaeologists carefully extracted the teeth from the sand.
June 8, 2024 Sen. Blackburn sends message to anti-Israel protesters: If you want to help Gaza, you need to get rid of Hamas Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., reacts to ongoing anti-Israel protests across the U.S. and recounts moments from her visit to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
June 7, 2024 American Battle Monuments Commission honors 150 WWII veterans in Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day Thursday marked 80 years since D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in history. World War II veterans and the American Battle Monuments Commission commemorated the day in Normandy, France.
June 7, 2024 On this day in history, June 7, 1942, Battle of Midway ends in decisive US victory The Battle of Midway in June 1942 is regarded as a decisive U.S. victory in the war against Japan during WWII — and on this day in history, June 7, 1942, the Midway naval battle ended.
June 6, 2024 Google sparks furor for honoring lesbian Latina activist on 80th anniversary of D-Day: 'Couldn't be bothered' Google chose to honor a Hispanic lesbian activist on its main website rather than commemorate the D-Day invasion on its 80th anniversary this year.
June 6, 2024 Sen. Joni Ernst sends message to anti-Israel Democrats: Hamas is the ‘cause’ of this humanitarian crisis Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, reacts to progressive Democrats’ opposition to Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming congressional address and offers her thoughts on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
June 6, 2024 Martha MacCallum on importance of D-Day given ‘context’ of global affairs: ‘Threats never subside’ ‘The Story’ host Martha MacCallum comments on the ‘very emotional experience’ commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy.
June 6, 2024 On this day in history, June 6, 1944, US and Allies invade Normandy in greatest military invasion The D-Day operation, on this day in history, June 6, 1944, was the largest amphibious invasion in military history as Allied troops assaulted the beaches of Normandy, France.
June 5, 2024 D-Day veterans 'answered the call for the country': American Battle Monuments Commission historian Benjamin Brands, a historian with the American Battle Monuments Commission, shares background of the Normandy American Cemetery and D-Day history for the 80th anniversary ceremonies this week in France.
