Today in History

[Uncle-A]

As we're doing naval stuff. 24 May 1941 -

HMS Hood sunk in 10 minutes of battle

Battle of the Denmark Strait - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Sounds familiar, wasn't there a movie about this and the final sinking of the Bismarck? Maybe a John Wayne war movie.

 

[cantunamunch]

Sounds familiar, wasn't there a movie about this and the final sinking of the Bismarck? Maybe a John Wayne war movie.

Several. You're probably thinking of Sink the Bismarck, based on CS Forester's book.

(I still want to know WTF a USCG cutter was doing in the middle of the Atlantic that week, especially to have a chain of command link to be included in RN search ops. She is not on official convoy escort - that doesn't start until September of '41. )

 

[Uncle-A]

Several. You're probably thinking of Sink the Bismarck, based on CS Forester's book.

(I still want to know WTF a USCG cutter was doing in the middle of the Atlantic that week, especially to have a chain of command link to be included in RN search ops. She is not on official convoy escort - that doesn't start until September of '41. )

That sounds right, back in the early 1960's I think. There was a catchy theme song that was on the radio for a while also.

 

[James]

23 May 1943

The battleship New Jersey is commissioned and enters WW II.

I saw the USS New Jersey while still active, in NY Harbor in 1986. 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Beautiful ship. We cruised by right near it. Probably just north or south of Governor’s Island. Later, it took Reagan on parade up the Hudson a bit and back.

 

[johnnyvw]

That sounds right, back in the early 1960's I think. There was a catchy theme song that was on the radio for a while also.

 

[cantunamunch]

^Almost time for Midway, guys - but then we also have to do Savo Island and Tossafaronga

 

[neonorchid]

 

[Uncle-A]

D Day 6 June, only one thing needs to be said, Thank You for Your Service.

 

[chip inderhol]

I forgot yesterday. June 5th 1977—Portland Trailblazers win the title. Our only major league championship.

 

[Philpug]

 

[noncrazycanuck]

June 8 1972 "Napalm Girl" a photo of children fleeing an air attack in Vietnam is released.
on a more positive note, June 8 is also was day New Zealand declared itself a nuclear free zone

 

[James]

June 9,1973​

Secretariat wins Belmont by 31 lengths, takes the Triple Crown. Amazingly, all three races were won in record times that still stand 50 years later.

Secretariat well in the lead, “moving like a tremendous machine”. Jockey Ron Turcotte glances at the infield timer on the final stretch.

In 2013 on the fortieth anniversary, Belmont installed a pole with Secretariat’s blue and white colors. It marks the winning margin.

1999​

Fifty Years Later, Secretariat’s Triple Crown Run Still Seems Unbeatable​

Humans in other sports hold records, but Secretariat’s dominance in 1973 has stood the test of time and is, in a word, unassailable.
SI.com , Pat Forde May 4, 2023

 

[Wilhelmson]

Only one of the top 5 finishes at Belmont has been in this century (barely), Point Given with 2:26.56 in 2001.

The others in the top five are Easy Goer, who won with a time of 2:26 in 1989, A.P. Indy who won with a time of 2:26.13 in 1992, Risen Star with 2:26.50 in 1988,

 

[Tricia]

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June 9,1973​

Secretariat wins Belmont by 31 lengths, takes the Triple Crown. Amazingly, all three races were won in record times that still stand 50 years later.

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Secretariat well in the lead, “moving like a tremendous machine”. Jockey Ron Turcotte glances at the infield timer on the final stretch.

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In 2013 on the fortieth anniversary, Belmont installed a pole with Secretariat’s blue and white colors. It marks the winning margin.

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1999​

Fifty Years Later, Secretariat’s Triple Crown Run Still Seems Unbeatable​

Humans in other sports hold records, but Secretariat’s dominance in 1973 has stood the test of time and is, in a word, unassailable.
SI.com , Pat Forde May 4, 2023

The air quality risked it this year but looks like things may go off as scheduled.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/09/sport/belmont-stakes-wildfire-smoke-spt-intl/index.html

 

[Uncle-A]

13 June 1983

I got knocked off a ladder and shadared both of my heels. Then had surgery on my right heel an got two plates and several screws installed in to put the heel back together. The left one had so many small pieces that they could find large enough pieces to screw together. So they just wrapped it and let it heal. I still have pain from the accident today.

 

[James]

June 15, 1911
Charles Kettering files a patent for the electric starter. This is credited for eventually killing off the electric car of the time.

Clara Ford’s, (wife of Henry),1914 electric car. Electrics were marketed to upscale women as there was no hand cranking of the engine.

First car with Kettering’s electric starter. The Cadillac Model 30, 1912. Four cylinder, 40hp, $1,800. Note it’s right hand drive, and all women in the car.

June 15, 1911 - The electric starter is patented - This Day In Automotive History

Charles Kettering led his team in the development of the electric starter for the automobile, for which he filed a patent for June 15, 1911.

automotivehistory.org

 

[Uncle-A]

23 June 1972

Title IX becomes the law of the land. A good day for the women of our country. I could go on about what is happening in women's sports today but I would probably get the post removed.

 

[Uncle-A]

28 June 1965
I started my Telecom career.

 

[noncrazycanuck]

June 28 1914 a shooting occurs in Sarajevo,
the chain of events which followed still effect the world in 2023.

 

[Philpug]

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day

It's Bobby Bonilla Day! Here's why the former Met gets paid $1.19M today and every July 1

Bobby Bo hasn't played for the Mets since 1999, but Saturday he'll receive a hefty check from his former employer. Here's what you need to know about the unusual annual payday.

www.espn.com