On June 5, a number of key historical events occurred including the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 and significant court rulings on segregation in 1950. Additionally, the day marks the initiation of the Six-Day War in 1967, where Israel launched preemptive strikes against neighboring countries. Other notable events include the reopening of the Suez Canal in 1975, the Teton Dam failure in 1976, and the first reported cases of AIDS in 1981. The day also marks the abduction of Elizabeth Smart in 2002 and the passing of former President Ronald Reagan in 2004. Today's birthdays include notable figures like Bill Moyers and John Carlos.
On June 5, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after claiming victory in California's Democratic presidential primary at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles; assassin Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was arrested at the scene.
In 1950, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down racially segregated railroad dining cars traveling across state lines, marking a significant advancement in the Civil Rights Movement.
In 1967, amidst rising tensions, Israel launched airfield strikes anticipating an attack by its Arab neighbors, initiating the Six-Day War and dramatically altering Middle Eastern politics.
On this date in 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her home, a case that sparked national attention and was resolved with her recovery in 2003.
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