1585 – Spain confiscates English ships in Spanish harbors – beginning of the The Anglo-Spanish War
1930 – White women win voting rights in South Africa
1944 – German defense line in Italy collapses
1959 – The USS Triton, the first submarine with two nuclear reactors, is completed
1972 – 25th Cannes Film Festival: “The Working Class Goes to Heaven” directed by Elio Petri and “The Mattei Affair” directed by Francesco Rosi jointly awarded the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
1981 – Pirate Jim Bibby gives up a leadoff single to Brave Terry Harper, then retires next 27 batters
1982 – Sophia Loren jailed in Naples, Italy for tax evasion
1990 – “Elvis” TV Drama about early life of Elvis Presley last airs on ABC
2012 – UEFA Champions League Final, Munich: Chelsea beats Bayern Munich, 4-3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw at the end of extra time; Blues’ first title
2021 – New York Yankees pitcher Cory Kluber no-hits Texas Rangers, 2-0 at Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
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