What Happened On June 2

What Happened On Jun 2 Timeline

1774 Jun 2 Second Quartering Act
A second Quartering Act (citation 14 Geo. III c. 54) was passed on June 2, 1774, as part of a group of laws that came to be known as the Intolerable Acts. The acts were designed to restor...
1881 Jun 2 Louis Pasteur Demonstrates Anthrax Vaccine
In 1877, Louis Pasteur began his animal experiments with anthrax. After years of attempting to infect animals, he announced that he had developed a means of protecting sheep against anthr...
1886 Jun 2 Grover Cleveland Marries Frances Folsom
President Grover Cleveland wed Frances Folsom in a White House ceremony on June 2, 1886. Daughter of Cleveland's late law partner, the bride was twenty-seven years younger than her husban...
1899 Jun 2
to 1913 Jun 15
 Philippine-American War
The Philippine–American War, sometimes known as the Philippine War of Independence (1899–1902) was an armed military conflict between the Philippines and the United States, which arose fr...
1916 Jun 2
to 1916 Oct 2
 Brusilov Offensive - Battle of Galicia, Battle of Lutsk and the Battle of Bukovina (Bokowina)
"It resembled a thousand volcanoes belching fire" —German journalist, referring to the city of Czernowitz during the Battle of Bukowina, June 16, 1916, from King’s Complete History of the World War, W.C. King, published 1922, page 228
1919 Jun 2 Albert Einstein marries Elsa Lowenthal
Einstein married Elsa Löwenthal (née Einstein) on 2 June 1919, after having had a relationship with her since 1912. She was his first cousin maternally and his second cousin paternally. I...
1924 Jun 2 Indian Citizenship Act Is Enacted
On June 2, 1924, Congress enacted the Indian Citizenship Act, which granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. The right to vote, however, was governed by state law; unt...
1936 Jun 2 'The Road To Glory' Premieres In Theatres
Hard-drinking Captain La Roche (Warner Baxter) delivers the same hollow speech to each wave of fresh soldiers assigned to his command, only to see them senselessly slaughtered by the Germ...
1980 Jun 2 Accept releases I'm a Rebel
I'm a Rebel is the second album by the heavy metal band Accept, recorded in 1979 and released in 1980. It was the first of three consecutive Accept records to utilize Dirk Steffens as pro...
1986 Jun 2 Larry Bird Wins Third Straight MVP
Joins Bull Russell (1961-63) and Wilt Chamberlain (1966-68) as the only players in NBA history to win three consecutive MVP awards. Averaged 25.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 2.0...
1987 Jun 2
to 1987 Jun 14
 1987 NBA Finals - Lakers Defeat Celtics
The 1987 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 1986-87 NBA season. The match took place between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. The Lakers won 4–2, beating the Celti...
1990 Jun 2 Lower Ohio Valley Tornado Outbreak of June 1990
The June 1990 Lower Ohio Valley tornado outbreak is a tornado outbreak that occurred in southern Illinois, central and southern Indiana, southwestern Ohio, and northern Kentucky on Saturd...
1996 Jun 2 N.W.A Releases "Greatest Hits"
N.W.A's Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album originally released on July 2, 1996. The re-released version contains two bonus tracks by the reunited group. The track "Chin Check" was rec...
1998 Jun 2 Deep Purple release Abandon
Abandon is the sixteenth studio album by Deep Purple released in 1998. The album title is actually a pun from Ian Gillan – "A Band On" – and the album was followed by the "A Band On To...
1998 Jun 2 The Smashing Pumpkins release Adore
Adore is the fourth studio album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. Virgin Records released the album on June 2, 1998 in the United States. Adore was the Pumpkins' f...
1999 Jun 2 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Released in the US
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, is the second novel in the Harry Potter series written by J. K. Rowling. It continues the story of Harry Potter during his second year at Hogwarts...
2004 Jun 2 Günther Releases "Pleasureman" Including the Single "Ding Dong Song"
"Ding Dong Song" is a song by Swedish pop singer Günther, featuring The Sunshine Girls. The song, originally released in 1984 as Tralala by Dutch band Phil & Company, was released in 2004...
2004 Jun 2 LeBron James Wins NBA Rookie of the Year
During the 2003-2004 season, James made history, becoming the first member of the Cavalier franchise to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. He was also the youngest player ever at only ...
2004 Jun 2 Los Angeles Angels defeat Boston Red Sox, 10-7
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Hard to believe now, but there was a time when Vladimir Guerrero was afraid to venture from the Montreal apartment he once shared with Pedro Martinez without the piece ...
2005 Jun 2 Boston Red Sox defeat Baltimore Orioles, 6-4
He is a humble, self-deprecating guy, who actually said not more than 30 minutes after blasting a walkoff three-run homer off Orioles closer B.J. Ryan, ''I don't do anything but go out th...
2006 Jun 2 Boston Red Sox defeat Detroit Tigers, 3-2
DETROIT -- He had struck out twice, lined out to first, and committed an embarrassing error on a routine throw to first base. "Rough day," Kevin Youkilis said. "I was struggling. I was...
2007 Jun 2 Boston Red Sox defeat New York Yankees, 11-6
Yankees reliever Scott Proctor may have escaped suspension yesterday for putting Kevin Youkilis on his back Friday night with a helmet-grazing fastball that Red Sox owner John W. Henry fo...
2007 Jun 2 Los Angeles Angels defeat Baltimore Orioles, 7-4
GIVING IT UP The Orioles felt pretty good about themselves after the top of the second when Ramon Hernandez's double gave them a 2-0 lead. But Steve Trachsel gave the runs and the lead...
2007 Jun 2 Xavier Rudd releases White Moth
White Moth is the seventh album by Australian multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd. "Better People" was released as the first single taken from the album. White Moth is Rudd's first album wi...
2008 Jun 2 A Car Bomb Explodes Outside the Danish Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan
The 2008 Danish embassy bombing was an attack on the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan on June 2, 2008. The suspected suicide car bombing in the parking lot of the embassy took place ...
2008 Jun 2 Baltimore Orioles defeat Boston Red Sox, 6-3
BALTIMORE --It was a lost night for the Boston Red Sox. First, the Red Sox lost an eighth-inning lead to the Baltimore Orioles. Then they lost the game, 6-3. Then Boston learned it los...
2008 Jun 2 Dole Standard Fruit Company Of Costa Rica Honored With Prestigious Industry Excellence Award
Dole Food Company announced today that for the second time in its history, Dole Standard Fruit Company de Costa Rica S.A. has been presented the "2007 Overall Excellence Award" bestowed b...
2008 Jun 2 EMI releases Radiohead: The Best Of
Radiohead: The Best Of is a compilation album of English alternative rock band Radiohead. The album features singles, album tracks and one B-side the band released from 1993 to 2003 while...
2008 Jun 2 Senator Robert Byrd Hospitalized due to High Temperature
Robert Byrd, the longest-serving senator in history, was released from the hospital today after doctors treated him for a mild infection, his spokesman said. Byrd (D-W. Va.) became ill...
2009 Jun 2 Beyonce releases "Sweet Dreams" single
"Sweet Dreams" is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles from her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce (2008). Written and produced by Knowles, James Scheffer, Wayne Wilkins, and...
2009 Jun 2 Boston Red Sox defeat Detroit Tigers, 5-1
DETROIT - His first trip to Comerica Park, in 2005, had ended in disappointment, as Jason Bay was left to watch Bobby Abreu smash the record for home runs in a single round of Home Run De...
2009 Jun 2 "Casablanca" Rifftrax is Released
One of the things we like to do here at RiffTrax (during those rare moments when we're not absorbed by our frequent, mandatory company-wide Schnappi sing-alongs) is to challenge ourselves...
2009 Jun 2
to 2009 Jun 4
 E3 2009
LOS ANGELES — Taking a videogame franchise to the next level is a proven draw at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. At this year’s show, developers hope to catch gamers’ attention with...
2009 Jun 2 Florida Marlins defeat Milwaukee Brewers, 10-3
MIAMI (AP) Cody Ross and Dan Uggla hit memorable homers on a night Manny Parra would probably like to forget. Uggla became the fastest second baseman to 100 homers, and Ross belted a g...
2009 Jun 2 Game 52: Red Sox beat Tigers, 5 - 1; Francona gets 500th win in Red Sox uniform
Red Sox - 102 002 000 - 5 9 0 Tigers - 100 000 000 - 1 9 2 Dice (5-6-1-3-6, 96) pitched out of two serious jams and after a trio of Red Sox relievers tossed three perfect innin...
2009 Jun 2 Judge indicates that Blagojevich trial may happen by April 2010
A federal judge said Monday he would like ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich to go on trial by April on corruption charges. If that proves too ambitious, though, U.S. District Judge James Zagel s...
2009 Jun 2 Kim Jong-il Names Successor
The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, has named his youngest son as his successor, South Korean newspaper reports said today , the latest in a series of dramatic developments in the world...
2009 Jun 2 Minnesota Twins defeat Cleveland Indians, 4-3
Anthony Swarzak figured out when he was young that he could throw a baseball harder than other kids. "I liked the attention," he said. "I liked people knowing, 'Hey, that kid's pretty goo...
2009 Jun 2 New York Yankees defeat Texas Rangers, 12-3
Mark Teixeira called it "a good coincidence" that his hard slide into second base came right after he was plunked for the second time by his nemesis, Vicente Padilla. For the Yankees, ...
2009 Jun 2 Obama Travels to the Middle East
Obama to Depart on Trip to Middle East, Europe By VOA News 02 June 2009 U.S. President Barack Obama leaves Washington Tuesday on a five-day trip - where he will reach out to the Mus...
2009 Jun 2 Patti Blagojevich on "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!": Day 2
Patti Blagojevich has wormed her way even further into the hearts of her "I'm a Celebrity" comrades. On last night's installment, Patti was the only woman to successfully complete a chall...
2009 Jun 2 Patti Blagojevich's chosen charity for reality show rejects offer
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation was recently approached by the producers of "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here" to be the official charity for former Illinois First Lady Pa...
2009 Jun 2 Pittsburgh Pirates defeat New York Mets, 3-1
PITTSBURGH - This time, at least, Johan Santana earned a loss. A night after J.J. Putz coughed up a lead in an eighth-inning meltdown, Pirates lefthander Zach Duke handled a depleted l...
2009 Jun 2 Seattle Mariners defeat Baltimore Orioles, 8-2
SEATTLE - - Orioles director of amateur scouting Joe Jordan said Tuesday that the club is still considering "seven to nine players" for selection with the fifth overall pick in the first-...
2009 Jun 2 Sony unveils upcoming motion control interface at E3 2009
Jaws dropped yesterday when Microsoft revealed its 'body control' technology for gaming - but Sony matched the software giant today when it demonstrated hugely effective motion controller...
2009 Jun 2 St. Louis Cardinals defeat Cincinnati Reds, 5-2
Nick Stavinoha has had 12 hits in 45 at-bats, a modest .267 clip, since being recalled from Class AAA Memphis about three weeks ago. But already the rookie outfielder, who batted a less-t...
2009 Jun 2 The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms the City of Chicago's Handgun Ban
As reported at the Volokh Conspiracy the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has reached a decision which affirms the City of Chicage handgun ban. We now officially have a split amongst the Circ...
2010 Jun 2 Boston Red Sox defeat Oakland Athletics, 6-4
BOSTON—David Ortiz was the AL's top batter in the month of May, hitting 10 homers and raising his batting average from .143 to .272. And yet the Oakland Athletics still needed convinci...
2010 Jun 2 BP Oil Spill Containment Effort Delayed by Saw Stuck in Pipe
The saw being used to cut through the pipe on the damaged oil well in the Gulf of Mexico has become stuck, Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said at a press conference this morning, stalling th...
2010 Jun 2 Cumbria Shootings
Derrick Bird, 52, opened fire on his victims as he drove through the countryside over a three-hour period, before taking his own life. Bird's first victim was his twin brother David wh...