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Friday, June 05th 2026

Events:

1967   Six-Day War begins between Israel and Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.

1968   U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy is shot

1977   The Apple II, one of the first useful PCs, goes on sale.

2004   President Ronald Reagan dies.

Famous Birthdays:

1771   Ernest I (King of Hanover)

1919   Richard Scarry (Author of kid's books)

1949   Ken Follet (Author)

1956   Kenny G (Jazz musician)

1964   Rick Riordan (Author of Percy Jackson series)

1971   Mark Wahlberg (Actor)

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