Jen and Jon Johnson

On June 13, 1966, the Supreme Court issued its landmark Miranda vs. Arizona decision, ruling that criminal suspects must be informed of their constitutional rights prior to questioning by police.

During the Spanish-American War, Filipino rebels led by Emilio Aguinaldo proclaim the independence of the Philippines after 300 years of Spanish rule.

On June 9, 1934, Donald Duck makes his first film appearance, in The Wise Little Hen, a short by Walt Disney. Mickey Mouse also starred in the film, though he had been around since 1928.

On June 8, 1969, authorities announced the capture in London of James Earl Ray, the suspected assassin of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

On June 7, 1942, the Battle of Midway comes to an end. This was the first battle the US won against the Japanese after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

On June 6, 1944, the D-Day invasion of Europe took place during World War II as Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France.

On June 5, 1981 the first mention of a very deadly virus is reported to the CDC. The disease would be named AIDS and in 25 years it has killed 25 million people & infected an estimated 65 million.

On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II of Britain was crowned in Westminster Abbey. She is currently still the Queen of England at the age of 80.

On June 1, 1812 President James Madison declares war on the British – beginning the War of 1812. The US declares war because the British continued to harass US trading ships & ports.