June 2.."This Day In History"

June 2,1865...American Civil War Ends~

In an event that is generally regarded as marking the end of the Civil War, Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of Confederate forces west of the Mississippi, signs the surrender terms offered by Union negotiators. With Smith's surrender, the last Confederate army ceased to exist, bringing a formal end to the bloodiest four years in U.S. history.

June 2.1886...President Grover Cleveland Marries~

In an intimate ceremony held in the Blue Room of the White House, President Grover Cleveland marries Frances Folsom, the daughter of Cleveland's late law partner and friend, Oscar Folsom. Fewer than 40 people were present to witness the 49-year-old president exchange vows with Frances, who at 21 years of age became the youngest first lady in U.S. history.

June 2,1953...Elizabeth ll-Coronation~

On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II is formally crowned monarch of the United Kingdom in a lavish ceremony steeped in traditions that date back a millennium. A thousand dignitaries and guests attended the coronation at London's Westminster Abbey, and hundreds of millions listened on radio and for the first time watched the proceedings on live television. After the ceremony, millions of rain-drenched spectators cheered the 27-year-old queen and her husband, the 30-year-old duke of Edinburgh, as they passed along a five-mile procession route in a gilded horse-drawn carriage.

June 2,1997...McVeigh Convicted~

Timothy McVeigh, a former U.S. Army soldier, is convicted on 15 counts of murder and conspiracy for his role in the 1995 terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

June 2....Birthdays~

1890~Hedda Hopper-Celebrity Columnist 1904~Johnny Weismuller-Actor-"Tarzan" 1927~Carl Butler-Country Music Singer 1930~Pete Conrad-(NASA Astronaut) 1941~Stacy Keach-Played Mike Hammer 1941~Charlie Watts-Drummer Rolling Stones 1944~Marvin Hamlisch-Pianist/Composer 1948~Jerry Mathers-"The Beaver" 1955~Dana Carvey-Actor/Comedian/Impersonator

NOTE: Its a real honor to be back with this paper...Thanks to our Editor,Angel.. the paper will be very professionally published.....I hope you enjoy "This Day In History"....I am a history buff and this column is such a pleasure. ~By Harriet~
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