It happenned on a… June, 5th

Miss America pageant announces an end to its swimsuit competition.

French Open Women’s Tennis: Serena Williams wins her 3rd French title and 20th Grand Slam singles event; beats Lucie ?afá?ová of Czech Republic 6-3, 6-7, 6-2.

Robert F. Kennedy, a U.S. presidential candidate, is shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, by Sirhan Sirhan, a Palestinian. Kennedy dies the next day.

The National Hockey League (NHL) awarded three new franchises. The Minnesota North Stars, the California Golden Seals and the Los Angeles Kings.

The Six Day War between Israel and Egypt, Syria and Jordan began.

Elvis Presley introduces his new single, “Hound Dog”, on The Milton Berle Show, scandalizing the audience with his suggestive hip movements.

Benjamin Franklin flew a kite for the first time to demonstrate that lightning was a form of electricity.