Cleveland History

June 3, 1989: The Cleveland Indian Museum was established, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history and culture of Native American tribes associated with the Ohio region.

June 4, 1974: Cleveland was the site of the infamous “Ten Cent Beer Night” at a Cleveland Indians baseball game, which ended in a riot and the forfeiting of the game to the Texas Rangers.

June 5, 1951: The Cuyahoga River caught fire due to oil and debris on the water’s surface, one of several such incidents before the major 1969 fire that spurred environmental legislation.

June 6, 1948: The Cleveland Air Races returned after World War II, drawing large crowds to the Cleveland Municipal Airport and showcasing various types of aircraft and aerial stunts.

June 8, 1924: The Cleveland Public Library dedicated its new Main Building on Superior Avenue, significantly expanding its capacity and becoming a cornerstone of public resources in Cleveland.

World History

June 3, 1989: The Tiananmen Square massacre took place in Beijing, China, where hundreds to thousands of pro-democracy protesters were killed by the Chinese military during a crackdown.

June 4, 1942: The Battle of Midway, one of the most decisive U.S. victories against Japan during World War II, began. This battle marked a turning point in the Pacific theater.

June 5, 1968: Robert F. Kennedy, a U.S. presidential candidate, was assassinated in Los Angeles shortly after delivering a victory speech during the Democratic primary.

June 6, 1944: D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, took place. It was the largest seaborne invasion in history and began the liberation of German-occupied France.

June 9, 1534: Jacques Cartier became the first European to discover the Saint Lawrence River, paving the way for French exploration of North America.