June 5, 2012

60 years ago
1952

Boxing
In what proved to be his last win, Jersey Joe Walcott (51-16-2) retained his world heavyweight title with a 15-round unanimous decision over former champion Ezzard Charles (72-7-1) at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia. It was the fourth fight between them; Mr. Charles won the first two, and Mr. Walcott the last two.



50 years ago
1962

On television tonight
Alfred Hitchcock Presents, on NBC
Tonight's episode: The Children of Alda Nuova, starring Jack Carson and Stefan Schnabel

40 years ago
1972

Britannica
The Duke of Windsor was buried near Windsor Castle, eight days after his death in Paris at the age of 77.

30 years ago
1982

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.K.: House of Fun--Madness (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in the U.S.A.: (Billboard): Ebony and Ivory--Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder (4th week at #1)

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Ebony and Ivory--Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder (3rd week at #1)
2 The Other Woman--Ray Parker, Jr.
3 I've Never Been to Me--Charlene
4 Don't You Want Me--The Human League
5 Don't Talk to Strangers--Rick Springfield
6 867-5309/Jenny--Tommy Tutone
7 Heat of the Moment--Asia
8 Always on My Mind--Willie Nelson
9 Crimson and Clover--Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
10 Rosanna--Toto

Singles entering the chart were What Kind of Fool am I by Rick Springfield (#62); Island of Lost Souls by Blondie (#71); I Found Somebody by Glenn Frey (#83); Eye of the Tiger by Survivor (#84); Hard to Say I'm Sorry by Chicago (#85); Hooked on Swing by Larry Elgart and the Manhattan Swing Orchestra (#88); Paperlate by Genesis (#89); If You Want My Love by Cheap Trick (#90); and Route 66 by the Manhattan Transfer (#95). Eye of the Tiger was from the movie Rocky III (1982), while Route 66 was from the movie Sharky's Machine (1981).

Canada’s Top 10 (RPM)
1 Ebony and Ivory--Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder (3rd week at #1)
2 867-5309/Jenny--Tommy Tutone
3 I've Never Been to Me--Charlene
4 Heat of the Moment--Asia
5 I Love Rock 'N' Roll--Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
6 Don't You Want Me--The Human League
7 Six Months in a Leaky Boat--Split Enz
8 Body Language--Queen
9 Titles--Vangelis
10 Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)--Elton John

Singles entering the chart were Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden (#46); Play the Game by Kansas (#48); Kids in America by Kim Wilde (#49); and Standing on the Top--Part 1 by the Temptations featuring Rick James (#50).

War
Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization exchanged heavy artillery fire in southern Lebanon.

Economics and finance
The leaders of the world’s seven largest industrialized nations—U.S.A., U.K., Japan, Canada, France, West Germany, and Italy—met in Versailles, France, with the object of seeking an agreement to limit the use of cheap export credits in world trade. U.S. President Ronald Reagan raised the issue of putting sharp restrictions on credits to the U.S.S.R., but he found himself at odds with the leaders of the other six nations. The leaders did agree that all developed nations, including the U.S.R., be permitted to receive export financing at no less than 12.5% interest for short-term loans, and that there be no ceilings placed on the volume of such loans, or credit in general, to East bloc nations.

Horse racing
Conquistador Cielo won the 114th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in New York.

25 years ago
1987

Hit parade
#1 single in West Germany (Media Control): La Isla Bonita--Madonna (5th week at #1)

Economics and finance
The United States Labor Department reported that the unemployment rate in May had held level at 6.2%.

20 years ago
1992

Hit parade
#1 single in Germany (Media Control): Rhythm is a Dancer--Snap! (3rd week at #1)

Economics and finance
The United States Labor Department reported that the unemployment rate in May had increased by 0.3% to 7.5%.

Basketball
NBA
Finals
Portland 115 Chicago 104 (OT) (Best-of-seven series tied 1-1)

Danny Ainge scored 6 points in the last minute of overtime as the Trail Blazers upset the Bulls before 18,676 fans at Chicago Stadium. Clyde Drexler led Portland with 26 points and 8 assists, but fouled out with 4:36 remaining in regulation time. Michael Jordan of the Bulls led all scorers with 39 points, and added 10 assists.

10 years ago
2002

Space
The U.S. space shuttle Endeavour took off with a new crew for the International Space Station.