Daily Archives: June 3, 2023

Zoot Suit Riots involving American servicemen and young Latino and Mexican Americans begin in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1943)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'How Anti-Mexican Racism in L.A. Caused the Zoot Suit Riots | History'

(Thursday, June 3, 1943, evening PWT; during the Zoot Suit Riots and World War II) — The Zoot Suit Riots, a series of riots that took place from June 3–8, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, United States, involving American servicemen stationed in Southern California and young Latino and Mexican American city residents, began tonight. Continue reading Zoot Suit Riots involving American servicemen and young Latino and Mexican Americans begin in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1943) →

Pope John XXIII dies at 81, ending 56-month reign devoted to peace and Christian unity 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1963)

1960s


Video: 'Pope John XXIII Tribute - 1963 | Today in History | 3 June 16'

(Monday, June 3, 1963, 7:49 p.m. Central European Time) — Pope John XXIII, champion of world peace and a tireless fighter for the union of all Christian churches, died in the Vatican tonight while Cardinals and other prelates and several of his relatives prayed around his sickbed. Continue reading Pope John XXIII dies at 81, ending 56-month reign devoted to peace and Christian unity 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1963) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono interviewed at International Feminist Planning Conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

(Sunday, June 3, 1973) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed by WBCN-FM’s “the news dissector” Danny Schechter today while attending the International Feminist Planning Conference at Lesley College and Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono interviewed at International Feminist Planning Conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1973) →