Stuff on June 1st

# On This Day in History: June 1

(1495 might be the most important one)  😀

## The Birth of CNN

One of the most influential events that happened on this day in history was the launch of CNN, the first 24-hour news channel, in 1980. CNN, which stands for Cable News Network, was founded by media mogul Ted Turner, who wanted to create a global network that would cover breaking news around the clock. CNN made history with its live coverage of major events such as the Challenger disaster, the Tiananmen Square protests, the Gulf War, the September 11 attacks, and the Iraq War. CNN also expanded its reach with international editions and online platforms, becoming one of the most trusted and recognized sources of news in the world. (Some will see this one as a good thing and others will see it as a bad thing).

## The Death of Marilyn Monroe

Another notable event that happened on this day in history was the death of Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic and beloved actresses of all time, in 1962. Monroe, who was born Norma Jeane Mortenson, rose to fame with her roles in films such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Seven Year Itch, and Some Like It Hot. She was also known for her marriages to baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and playwright Arthur Miller, and her rumored affairs with President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert. Monroe died at age 36 from an overdose of barbiturates at her home in Los Angeles. Her death was ruled a probable suicide, but some conspiracy theories suggest that she was murdered or involved in a cover-up.

## The Tiananmen Square Massacre

A more recent event that happened on this day in history was the Tiananmen Square massacre, a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters by the Chinese military in Beijing in 1989. The protests began in April after the death of reformist leader Hu Yaobang, and grew into a mass movement demanding political and economic reforms. On June 3-4, the government ordered troops and tanks to clear the square by force, killing hundreds or thousands of unarmed civilians. The exact death toll remains unknown and disputed. The massacre shocked the world and sparked international condemnation and sanctions. It also marked the end of the reform era and the beginning of a more repressive and nationalist regime in China.

## Other Events and Birthdays

Some other events that happened on this day in history are:

- In 1495, Friar John Cor recorded the first known batch of Scotch whisky.  

- In 1533, Anne Boleyn was crowned Queen of England.

- In 1812, President James Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain, starting the War of 1812.

- In 1926, actress and princess Grace Kelly was born.

- In 1946, Ion Antonescu, Romania's leader during World War II, was executed for war crimes.

- In 1974, the Heimlich maneuver for rescuing choking victims was published for the first time.

- In 2009, General Motors filed for bankruptcy protection, becoming the largest industrial bankruptcy in U.S. history.

Some famous people who were born on this day are:

- Brigham Young, American religious leader and founder of Utah (1801)

- Marilyn Monroe, American actress and sex symbol (1926)

- Morgan Freeman, American actor and director (1937)

- Heidi Klum, German model and TV host (1973)

- Alanis Morissette, Canadian singer-songwriter (1974)

## Conclusion

This day in history is full of remarkable and tragic events that shaped the world we live in today. Whether it's a media revolution that changed how we get information, a celebrity death that shocked millions of fans, or a human rights violation that inspired global solidarity, there is always something to learn and remember about our past.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 5/30/2023