Today In History

On This Day: Coronations, Court Verdicts, and Sports Legends

Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation: Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation actually took place on June 2, 1953, at Westminster Abbey in London. This historic event marked the beginning of her reign as the Queen of the United Kingdom.
Indian Citizenship Act: The Indian Citizenship Act was passed on June 2, 1924. This act granted citizenship to Native Americans born in the United States.

12th September 1937: The royal family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace after the coronation of King George VI (1895 – 1952). He is with Queen Elizabeth (1900 – 2002), Princess Elizabeth (waving) and Princess Margaret (1930 – 2002). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)


Lou Gehrig’s Death: Lou Gehrig, the famous American baseball player, passed away on June 2, 1941, due to complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Other notable events that might be associated with June 2 include:
Presidential weddings: While there isn’t specific information on presidential weddings occurring on June 2, it’s possible that some presidential couples might have tied the knot on this date.
Major court verdicts: June 2 might be associated with various court verdicts throughout history, but without more specific information, it’s difficult to pinpoint particular cases.

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