Actor Bruce Dern, 90, was born on June 4, 1936 in Chicago, IL. He is best known for his roles in the films The Great Gatsby, Black Sunday, Will Penny, Django Unchained and The ‘Burbs.
1942 - The Battle of Midway began. It was the first major victory for America over Japan during World War II.
Fact of the Day
The oldest timber house in North America that’s still standing is the Fairbanks House, which was built in 1637 in Dedham, Mass.
Nature Oddities
The bald eagle holds the record for building the largest nest of any bird. The nest was recorded in St. Petersburg, Fla., in 1963 and measured 9½ feet across, 20 feet deep, and weighed 4,400 pounds.
Food and Drink
Originally, frozen yogurt was made dry as a powdered form of real yogurt. The powder was then mixed with water and poured into a soft serve machine.