Monthly Archives: June 2011

‘Strangers on a Train’ opens in U.S.

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Strangers on a Train (1951) - (Original Trailer)

(Saturday, June 30, 1951)Strangers on a Train, an American psychological thriller produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was released today by Warner Bros.  The film stars Farley Granger, Ruth Roman and Robert Walker, and features Leo G. Carroll, Patricia Hitchcock and Laura Elliott.

Generals outline war plans


"The Civil War - Episode One: The Cause (1861)"

(Saturday, June 29, 1861) — President Lincoln and his cabinet met with key military leaders today to examine the future course to to be taken by Union forces. Generals McDowell and Scott described their plans, recognizing the importance of maintaining public support and enthusiasm.

LBJ narrowly loses special Senate election

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LBJ Campaign 1941

(Saturday, June 28, 1941) — Texas Governor and radio personality W. Lee “Pappy” O’Daniel narrowly defeated U.S. Rep. Lyndon Johnson today for the U.S. Senate in a special election by only 1,311 votes (click here to watch “American Experience: The Presidents: LBJ” — the 1941 race starts at 16:12)

Mob figure Colombo shot At New York rally


WNEW 1978 JOE COLOMBO OBITUARY Bill Jorgensen

(Monday, June 28, 1971) — Before thousands of stunned spectators and amid heavy police security, Joseph A. Colombo Sr., the 48-year-old reputed chief of a Brooklyn Mafia family, was shot in the head and critically wounded today at Columbus Circle in New York City less than an hour before a massive Italian-American civil rights rally began.

Tests confirm Zachary Taylor died of natural causes

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President Zachary Taylor

(Wednesday, June 26, 1991) — Ending months of speculation about the death of Zachary Taylor, state and county medical officials said today that the 12th President of the United States died of natural causes almost 141 years ago. Continue reading Tests confirm Zachary Taylor died of natural causes