June 2 marks numerous historical events across the years, including the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 at Westminster Abbey, Grover Cleveland's wedding in 1886, and the enactment of the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924. Major developments in American history are noted, such as Lou Gehrig's death and Timothy McVeigh's conviction for the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. The date also recalls electoral milestones in South Africa and significant events in recent music history with Prince's overdose revealed in 2016, illustrating both political progress and personal tragedies.
On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at age 27 at a ceremony in London's Westminster Abbey, marking a historic moment after her father's death.
In 1924, Congress passed the Indian Citizenship Act, guaranteeing full American citizenship for all Native Americans born within U.S. territorial limits, a significant milestone.
Timothy McVeigh was convicted of murder by a jury on June 2, 1997, for the Oklahoma City bombing that resulted in the deaths of 168 individuals.
In 2016, the cause of musician Prince's death was revealed as an accidental overdose of fentanyl, showcasing the ongoing opioid crisis.
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