June 4th What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1989 China Tiananmen Square
4th June 1989 : In May nearly a million Chinese students and others held mass protests calling for greater democracy and an end to corruption at Tiananmen Square in the center of Beijing, but on June 4th Chinese troops with tanks and armored cars stormed Tiananmen Square killing hundreds of protesters when firing into the crowd indiscriminately and arresting thousands of pro democracy protesters some of who are still in jail.
BBC report from Tiananmen Square
One Man Standing In Front Of Chinese Tanks Great Piece Of History
4th June 1989 : In May nearly a million Chinese students and others held mass protests calling for greater democracy and an end to corruption at Tiananmen Square in the center of Beijing, but on June 4th Chinese troops with tanks and armored cars stormed Tiananmen Square killing hundreds of protesters when firing into the crowd indiscriminately and arresting thousands of pro democracy protesters some of who are still in jail.
One Man Standing In Front Of Chinese Tanks Great Piece Of History
1919 U.S.A. 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
4th June 1919 : The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote , is passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification.
4th June 1919 : The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote , is passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification.
1934 U.S.A. "Dust Bowl"
4th June 1934 : Following severe droughts lasting from the mid 20's which caused large areas of farming land to turn into a giant "Dust Bowl" mainly in the great plains region of the Midwest. Farmers were leaving the land and FDR provided drought relief as part of His “New Deal” policies , and other badly affected areas with major unemployment
4th June 1934 : Following severe droughts lasting from the mid 20's which caused large areas of farming land to turn into a giant "Dust Bowl" mainly in the great plains region of the Midwest. Farmers were leaving the land and FDR provided drought relief as part of His “New Deal” policies , and other badly affected areas with major unemployment
1937 U.S.A. Huge Dust Storm Sweeps from Oklahoma
4th June 1937 : Unusual early summer weather was experienced throughout the western half of the United States. A huge dust storm sweeps from Oklahoma westward . The extreme weather continued with a blizzard around the Colorado and Montana area and extreme cold temperatures. The southwest experienced flood conditions turning the dust bowl into a mud bowl.
4th June 1937 : Unusual early summer weather was experienced throughout the western half of the United States. A huge dust storm sweeps from Oklahoma westward . The extreme weather continued with a blizzard around the Colorado and Montana area and extreme cold temperatures. The southwest experienced flood conditions turning the dust bowl into a mud bowl.
1940 World War II Dunkirk
4th June 1940 : The evacuation of Allied forces from Dunkirk ends as German forces capture the beach. The nine-day evacuation, the largest of its kind in history and an unexpected success, saved 338,000 Allied troops from capture by the Nazis.
4th June 1940 : The evacuation of Allied forces from Dunkirk ends as German forces capture the beach. The nine-day evacuation, the largest of its kind in history and an unexpected success, saved 338,000 Allied troops from capture by the Nazis.
1942 U.S.A. Promotional Records
4th June 1942 : Glenn Wallichs for Capitol Records came up with the idea of sending out "promotional" copies of records to radio announcers around the U.S.
4th June 1942 : Glenn Wallichs for Capitol Records came up with the idea of sending out "promotional" copies of records to radio announcers around the U.S.
1942 World War II The Battle of Midway
4th June 1942 : The Battle of Midway began when the Japanese navy attacked Midway thinking the US forces would quickly be wiped out but due to clever reconnaissance and by letting the Japanese believe there would be little resistance The US were able to send 55 U.S. dive-bombers which took full advantage of the poor strategy, and sunk three of the four Japanese carriers, all cluttered with aircraft and fuel. The attack on Midway resulted in the loss of 322 aircraft and 3,500 men from the Japanese Navy.
4th June 1942 : The Battle of Midway began when the Japanese navy attacked Midway thinking the US forces would quickly be wiped out but due to clever reconnaissance and by letting the Japanese believe there would be little resistance The US were able to send 55 U.S. dive-bombers which took full advantage of the poor strategy, and sunk three of the four Japanese carriers, all cluttered with aircraft and fuel. The attack on Midway resulted in the loss of 322 aircraft and 3,500 men from the Japanese Navy.
1944 Italy Allies Enter Rome
4th June 1944 : The United States Army enters Rome during World War II, which leads to the liberation of the city.
4th June 1944 : The United States Army enters Rome during World War II, which leads to the liberation of the city.
1958 Mexico Plane Crash
4th June 1958 : The bodies from one of Mexico's worst air disasters were brought to Guadalajara, Mexico to await identification. A plane carrying at least 45 people crashed into El Picacho Peak two days before during its takeoff in an electrical storm. The army searched many houses in a nearby village, looking for looted belongings of the victims of the crash.
4th June 1958 : The bodies from one of Mexico's worst air disasters were brought to Guadalajara, Mexico to await identification. A plane carrying at least 45 people crashed into El Picacho Peak two days before during its takeoff in an electrical storm. The army searched many houses in a nearby village, looking for looted belongings of the victims of the crash.
1971 Spain Heroin Ring Smashed
4th June 1971 : United States narcotics agents and Spanish police apprehend a French couple smuggling 240 pounds of heroin. The heroin had an estimated street value of 35 to 40 million dollars and was made in secret laboratories in France. The smugglers, Jean Pierre Pilato and Marie-Yvonne Carretro, were arrested near Silla.
4th June 1971 : United States narcotics agents and Spanish police apprehend a French couple smuggling 240 pounds of heroin. The heroin had an estimated street value of 35 to 40 million dollars and was made in secret laboratories in France. The smugglers, Jean Pierre Pilato and Marie-Yvonne Carretro, were arrested near Silla.
1982 Jamaica Polio Vaccinations
4th June 1982 : The British government and the Welkome Foundation donate 1 million Polio vaccinations to Jamaica. The estimated value of the vaccinations is $1 million Jamaican dollars. This gift is viewed as a big step in combating the outbreak of the disease.
4th June 1982 : The British government and the Welkome Foundation donate 1 million Polio vaccinations to Jamaica. The estimated value of the vaccinations is $1 million Jamaican dollars. This gift is viewed as a big step in combating the outbreak of the disease.
1984 U.S.A. Born In The USA
4th June 1984 : Bruce Springsteen released his best selling album today Born in the U.S.A.
4th June 1984 : Bruce Springsteen released his best selling album today Born in the U.S.A.
1991 UK Military Spending Cuts
4th June 1991 : Following the easing of tensions as the cold war between east and west ends, the UK joins other NATO countries in announcing cuts in spending on Britains Military forces. The British Defence Secretary Tom King has announced that more than one third of infantry in the Army is to go.
4th June 1991 : Following the easing of tensions as the cold war between east and west ends, the UK joins other NATO countries in announcing cuts in spending on Britains Military forces. The British Defence Secretary Tom King has announced that more than one third of infantry in the Army is to go.
2003 U.S.A. Martha Stewart
4th June 2003 : Martha Stewart is indicted on nine criminal counts , including obstruction of justice, securities fraud, and conspiracy in the ImClone stock scandal.
4th June 2003 : Martha Stewart is indicted on nine criminal counts , including obstruction of justice, securities fraud, and conspiracy in the ImClone stock scandal.
2007 U.S.A. Democratic Presidential Hopefuls
4th June 2007 : As the run up to the decision of which Democratic Presidential Hopeful will win, the latest polls puts Hillary Clinton as number 1, and Barack Obama and John Edwards in the next two spots suggests the race will be between these three although none of the others have announced they intend to drop out of the race.
Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama
John Edwards
Joe Biden
Bill Richardson
Chris Dodd
Dennis Kucinich
Mike Gravel
4th June 2007 : As the run up to the decision of which Democratic Presidential Hopeful will win, the latest polls puts Hillary Clinton as number 1, and Barack Obama and John Edwards in the next two spots suggests the race will be between these three although none of the others have announced they intend to drop out of the race.
Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama
John Edwards
Joe Biden
Bill Richardson
Chris Dodd
Dennis Kucinich
Mike Gravel
2008 Burma Major International Relief Ships Leave
4th June 2008 : Following the refusal by the ruling military junta in Burma to allow foriegn aid to land, British, French and US Naval Ships are now planning to leave Burma's coastline because of the continued refusal of the government to allow them to land helicoptors and other supplies to help victims of Cyclone Nargis. The Cyclone has left more than 133,000 people dead or missing and 2.4 million facing starvation.
4th June 2008 : Following the refusal by the ruling military junta in Burma to allow foriegn aid to land, British, French and US Naval Ships are now planning to leave Burma's coastline because of the continued refusal of the government to allow them to land helicoptors and other supplies to help victims of Cyclone Nargis. The Cyclone has left more than 133,000 people dead or missing and 2.4 million facing starvation.
