1977 - First PC, the Apple II, goes on sale
1956 - Federal Court rules racial segregation on the Montgomery buses unconstitutional.
1917 - 10 million men register for draft WWI
1876 - Bananas popular in US after introduction at Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.
1805 - The first recorded tornado in "Tornado Alley" happened in southern Illinois.
This Day In Business
1947 - With the US booming and Europe severely struggling, the "Marshall Plan" is implemented to help Europe rebuild after the war.
1993 - Singer Mariah Carey weds Tommy Mottola, CEO (Sony Music)
1837 - The Republic of Texas incorporates Houston.
1997 - Alex Rodriguez, while playing for the Seattle Mariners, hits for the cycle.
June 5th Holiday
World Environment Day - Similar to Earth day, encourages the appreciation and preservation of the natural environment.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She received an award for Best Lead Performance: Actress at the Leo Awards for Whistler. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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