Yesteryear: History on June 3
This article covers local history from 1976 to 2016 and significant world events that occurred on June 3 throughout history.Summary
The article presents a retrospective of local history in Altoona, Pennsylvania, spanning from 50 years ago in 1976 to 10 years ago in 2016. It highlights specific events such as the opening of Youthpower Inc., a class action lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Railroad, and a speech by religious leaders regarding gun violence. Additionally, the piece provides a world history overview for June 3, noting that it is the 154th day of the year. It lists several historical occurrences on this date, including the Zoot Suit Riots in 1943, the publication of "Casey at the Bat" in 1888, the maiden voyage of the SS Normandie in 1935, the marriage of the Duke of Windsor in 1937, the first American spacewalk in 1965, and the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989.
(Source：Altoona Mirror)