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2022

Queen Elizabeth II stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, surrounded by her heirs to the throne, during the Trooping the Colour parade in London. This event marks the monarch’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 70 years on the throne.

2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter announces his resignation, five days after his reelection. He is accused of corruption.

2012

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to life in prison for his role in the killings during the 2011 Egyptian revolution.

2004

Ken Jennings begins his streak of 74 consecutive wins on the game show Jeopardy.

1979

Pope John Paul II visits his native Poland. It is the first time a pope has visited a communist country.

1969

Canada’s National Arts Centre opens its doors to the public in Ottawa.

1953

Elizabeth is crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey in London.

1935

George Herman “Babe Ruth” announces his retirement from baseball.

1928

Kraft launches Velveeta cheese.

1873

Construction begins on Clay Street in San Francisco on the world’s first cable car.

It happened on… June 2

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