June 1, 2016

1,120 years ago
896

Died on this date
Theodosius Romanus. Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch, 887-896. Dr. Romanus was a physician and monk who was elected Patriarch to fill an office that had been vacant for three years since the death of Ignatius II. Theodosius Romanus was succeeded as Patriarch of Antioch by Dionysius II.

220 years ago
1796

Americana
Tennessee entered the Union as the 16th state.

200 years ago
1816

War
In the Pemmican War, Nor'Westers (traders with the North West Company) captured and plunder Brandon House in the Red River Colony (now Manitoba).

170 years ago
1846

Died on this date
Gregory XVI, 80. Roman Catholic Pope, 1831-1846. Gregory XVI, born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, joined the Camaldolese Order of monks, and was ordained a priest in 1787. He became vicar general of the Camaldolese Order, and was appointed to various other offices before being created a cardinal in 1825 and succeeding Pius VIII as Pope. Pope Gregory XVI is the most recent Pope to assume the papacy while not yet a bishop. He was a strong traditionalist, opposing democratic and modernizing reforms in the Papal States and throughout Europe, and attempting to strengthen the authority of the papacy. Pope Gregory condemned the slave trade in his apostolic letter In supremo apostolatus (1839). He died after an attack of facial erysipelas, and was succeeded by Leo XII.

140 years ago
1876

Academia
The Military College of Canada opened in Kingston, Ontario with a class of 18 officer cadets, with a mandate to train regular officers and militia. Queen Victoria granted the college the right to use the prefix "Royal" in 1878.

100 years ago
1916

Died on this date
Charles J. Knapp, 70. U.S. politician. Mr. Knapp, a Republican, served in the New York State Assembly in 1886 and 1888 before representing New York's 17th District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1889-1891. He came from a banking family and was indicted, but acquitted, in 1913 in connection with the failure of the Binghamton Trust Company, while his nephew Charles P. Knapp was sentenced to two years in prison. Charles J. Knapp died 29 days before his 71st birthday.

Society
The Temperance Act took effect in Manitoba.

Law
Louis Brandeis became the first Jew appointed to the United States Supreme Court; he was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson to replace Charles Evans Hughes, who had resigned.

75 years ago
1941

Died on this date
Hugh Walpole, 57. N.Z.-born U.K. author. Sir Hugh wrote 36 novels, five volumes of short stories, two original plays, and three volumes of memoirs from 1909 until his death from a heart attack. His best-known works may have been the tetralogy of novels collectively known as The Herries Chronicle.

War
The Battle of Crete ended as Crete capitulated to Germany.

Abominations
The Farhud, a pogrom of Iraqi Jews, began in Baghdad. The event occurred in the aftermath of Iraq's defeat in the Anglo-Iraqi War, and the collapse of the pro-Nazi Iraqi government of Prime Minister Rashid Ali.

Economics and finance
The Canadian Unemployment Insurance Act went into effect.

70 years ago
1946

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): The Gypsy--The Ink Spots (Best Seller--2nd week at #1; Juke Box--1st week at #1 ); Prisoner of Love--Perry Como with Russ Case and His Orchestra (Airplay--1st week at #1); The Gypsy--The Ink Spots; Dinah Shore (Honor Roll of Hits--2nd week at #1)

Died on this date
Ion Antonescu, 63. Prime Minister and Conducător (Leader) of Romania, 1940-1944. Mr. Antonescu presided over a dictatorial regime that was allied with the Axis during World War II, and was responsible for the deaths of 400,000 people. He was overthrown in a coup in August 1944, and was executed by a military firing squad after being convicted by a People's Tribunal of war crimes, two weeks before his 64th birthday.

Horse racing
Assault, with Warren Mehrtens aboard, won the 78th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park, New York in a time of 2:30 4/5 to complete the third Triple Crown in six years, following Whirlaway's achievement in 1941 and Count Fleet's in 1943. Natchez placed second.

60 years ago
1956

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.K. (New Musical Express): No Other Love--Ronnie Hilton (5th week at #1)

At the movies
The Man Who Knew Too Much, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring James Stewart and Doris Day, opened in theatres. The film was a remake of The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934), also directed by Mr. Hitchcock.



Politics and government
New Brunswick Member of Parliament Thomas Bell (Progressive Conservative--Saint John-Albert) called passage of the Pipeline Bill "Black Friday," as the Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons reversed one of his decisions, and the Liberal government of Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent invoked closure to debate the issue. The bill called for lending $80 million to U.S.-owned TransCanada Pipe Lines.

50 years ago
1966

Died on this date
Papa Jack Laine, 92. U.S. musician. George Vital Laine was a drummer and cornetist, but was most influential as a bandleader in New Orleans during the period from the beginning of the 20th century until World War I.

Space
The Augmented Target Docking Adapter (ATDA) was launched into Earth orbit from Cape Kennedy, Florida. The ATDA was intended for docking with the manned Gemini 9A spacecraft, to be launched two days hence, and was a replacement for the Agena Target Vehicle, which had been launched on May 17, but had failed to achieve orbit. Telemetry on the ground after the ATDA launch indicated that the launch shroud had failed to open properly.



Television
Toronto station CFTO transmitted Canada's first colour program.

Crime
South Vietnamese Buddhist leader Thich Thien Minh was seriously injured when a bomb was thrown into his car. He had just reached agreement with the government of President General Nguyen van Thieu to add 10 civilians to the national ruling committee of 10 generals.

40 years ago
1976

Hit parade
#1 single in Sweden (Topplistan): Baretta's Theme--Sammy Davis, Jr. (2nd week at #1)

Diplomacy
The United Kingdom and Iceland signed an interim pact to end the "cod war," a dispute over fishing rights.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser criticized the U.S.S.R.'s attempts to "expand its influence throughout the world."

30 years ago
1986

Hit parade
#1 single in New Zealand: Living Doll--Cliff Richard featuring the Young Ones (5th week at #1)

#1 single in Switzerland: Midnight Lady--Chris Norman (4th week at #1)

Died on this date
Jo Gartner, 32. Austrian auto racing driver. Mr. Gartner drove in the Formula Two Circuit from 1980-1984, and participated in eight Formula One races during the 1984 season. He was killed in an accident during the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Society
The Québec government of Premier Robert Bourassa reformed its divorce laws, making marriage breakdown the sole cause, and eliminating the notion of fault; couples could now jointly petition for divorce.

Soccer
FIFA World Cup @ Mexico City
Canada 0 Mexico 2

This was Canada's first ever game in the World Cup.

Golf
Pat Bradley edged Patty Sheehan by one stroke to win the LPGA Championship at the Jack Nicklaus Sports Center in Kings Island, Ohio to become the first woman to achieve a career Grand Slam, with victories in all four women’s major tournaments: U.S. Open; du Maurier Classic; Nabisco Championship; and LPGA.

Basketball
NBA
Finals
Boston 104 @ Houston 106 (Boston led best-of-seven series 2-1)

The Rockets overcame an 8-point deficit in the 4th quarter to edge the Celtics before 16,016 fans at the Summit. Ralph Sampson led the Rockets with 24 points and 22 rebounds, while Akeem Olajuwon added 23 points. Boston's Kevin McHale led all scorers with 28 points.



25 years ago
1991

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (Australian Music Report): Don't Go Now--Ratcat

#1 single in Italy (FIMI): Se Stiamo Insieme--Riccardo Cocciante (12th week at #1)

#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): The Grease Megamix--John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John (12th week at #1)

#1 single in Denmark (Nielsen Music Control & IFPI): Last Train To Trancentral--The KLF

#1 single in Flanders (Ultratop 50): Losing My Religion--R.E.M. (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in France (SNEP): Désenchantée--Mylène Farmer (6th week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K. (CIN): The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in his Kiss)--Cher (5th week at #1)

Netherlands Top 10 (De Nederlandse Top 40)
1 Wind of Change--Scorpions
2 Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)--De La Soul
3 One More Try--Timmy T
4 Just a Groove--Nomad
5 Last Train To Trancentral (Live from the Lost Continent)--The KLF
6 Future Love Paradise--Seal
7 Losing My Religion--R.E.M.
8 Going to the Run--Golden Earring
9 Strike it Up--Black Box
10 How to Dance--Bingoboys featuring Princessa

Singles entering the chart were Anasthasia by T99 (#21); No Coke by Dr. Alban (#29); Call it What You Want by NKOTB (#31); From Da Soul by Tony Scott (#32); Love is a Wonderful Thing by Michael Bolton (#36); White Men by the Pilgrims (#37); and Special Girl by New Jack Style (#38).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Billboard)
1 I Don't Wanna Cry--Mariah Carey (2nd week at #1)
2 More than Words--Extreme
3 I Wanna Sex You Up--Color Me Badd
4 Love is a Wonderful Thing--Michael Bolton
5 Rush Rush--Paula Abdul
6 I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)--Hi-Five
7 Losing My Religion--R.E.M.
8 Touch Me (All Night Long)--Cathy Dennis
9 Silent Lucidity--Queensryche
10 Rhythm of My Heart--Rod Stewart

Singles entering the chart were The Dream is Still Alive by Wilson Phillips (#71); P.A.S.S.I.O.N. by Rythm Syndicate (#73); Higher than Hope by Daryl Braithwaite (#78); Elevate My Mind by Stereo MC's (#88); Love Desire by Sandee (#89); Lift Me Up by Yes (#90); Wind of Change by the Scorpions (#91); and Dirty Love by Thunder (#95).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 I Don’t Wanna Cry--Mariah Carey
2 More than Words--Extreme
3 Rhythm of My Heart--Rod Stewart
4 Here We Go--C + C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams and Zelma Davis
5 Love is a Wonderful Thing--Michael Bolton
6 Touch Me (All Night Long)--Cathy Dennis
7 I Touch Myself--Divinyls
8 I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)--High-Five
9 Losing My Religion--R.E.M.
10 Rush Rush--Paula Abdul

Singles entering the chart were The Dream is Still Alive by Wilson Phillips (#76); P.A.S.S.I.O.N. by Rythm Syndicate (#81); Wind of Change by the Scorpions (#87); It Ain’t Over ‘Til it’s Over by Lenny Kravitz (#88); This Time Make it Funky by Tracie Spencer (#89); and Whenever You Close Your Eyes by Tommy Page (#90).

Canada’s Top 10 (RPM)
1 Rhythm of My Heart--Rod Stewart (2nd week at #1)
2 Baby Baby--Amy Grant
3 I Don’t Wanna Cry--Mariah Carey
4 More than Words--Extreme
5 Love is a Wonderful Thing--Michael Bolton
6 Animal Heart--Glass Tiger
7 Joyride--Roxette
8 Silent Lucidity--Queensryche
9 Touch Me (All Night Long)--Cathy Dennis
10 Losing My Religion--R.E.M.

Singles entering the chart were I Wanna Sex You Up by Color Me Badd (#83); Nothing Hurts by Barney Bentall (#84); True Believers by Keven Jordan (#87); How Can I Ease the Pain by Lisa Fischer (#88); Circle of One by Oleta Adams (#91); Step On by Happy Mondays (#93); Saving All the Love by Candi & the Backbeat (#95); You Can’t Resist It by Lyle Lovett (#96); and When He’s Gone by the Bee Gees (#97).

Died on this date
David Ruffin, 50. U.S. singer. Mr. Ruffin shared lead singing duties with the soul group the Temptations from 1964-1968, his deep voice complementing Eddie Kendricks' high voice. Mr. Ruffin sang lead on hit singles such as My Girl (1965) ; (Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You that I Need (1967); and I Wish it Would Rain (1968). A cocaine addiction and other issues led to his being fired from the group, and he then embarked on a solo career, with moderate success. Mr. Ruffin, the younger brother of singer Jimmy Ruffin, died of an accidental cocaine overdose after a successful month-long tour with Mr. Kendricks and another former Temptations' lead singer, Dennis Edwards.

Defense
At a meeting in Lisbon, U.S. Secretary of State James Baker and Soviet Foreign Minister Aleksandr Bessmertnykh reached an agreement on a Conventional Forces in Europe treaty, but terms were not disclosed.

Labour
Louis Laberge retired as president of the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (Federation of Quebec Workers) (FTQ) after seven years in office, and was succeeded by secretary-general Fernand Daoust. Mr. Daoust was succeeded in his position by Clément Godbout.

20 years ago
1996

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (ARIA): Until it Sleeps--Metallica

#1 single in Flanders (VRT): Lift U up--2 Fabiola (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in Wallonia (Ultratop 40): Soirée disco--Boris (7th week at #1)

#1 single in France (SNEP): Children--Robert Miles (11th week at #1)

#1 single in the Netherlands (De Nederlandse Top 40): Drill Instructor--Captain Jack (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K. (BMRB): Three Lions--Baddiel, Skinner & the Lightning Seeds

U.S.A. Top 10 (Billboard)
1 Tha Crossroads--Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (3rd week at #1)
2 Always Be My Baby--Mariah Carey
3 Because You Loved Me--Céline Dion
4 Nobody Knows--The Tony Rich Project
5 Give Me One Reason--Tracy Chapman
6 You're the One--SWV
7 Ironic--Alanis Morissette
8 Fastlove--George Michael
9 Count on Me--Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans
10 Keep On, Keepin' On--MC Lyte featuring Xscape

Singles entering the chart were Who Will Save Your Soul by Jewel (#39); Only You by 112 featuring the Notorious B.I.G. (#67); Wrong by Everything But the Girl (#68); It's All the Way Live (Now) by Coolio (#88); One More Try by Kristine W (#96); and House Keeper by Men of Vizion (#97). It's All the Way Live (Now) was from the movie Eddie (1996).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Tha Crossroads--Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (2nd week at #1)
2 Give Me One Reason--Tracy Chapman
3 Always Be My Baby--Mariah Carey
4 Old Man and Me (When I Get to Heaven)--Hootie & the Blowfish
5 Because You Loved Me--Céline Dion
6 Ironic--Alanis Morissette
7 You're the One--SWV
8 Keep On, Keepin' On--MC Lyte featuring Xscape
9 Fastlove--George Michael
10 Nobody Knows--The Tony Rich Project

Singles entering the chart were Forever More by Puff Johnson (#61); The Only Thing that Looks Good on Me is You by Bryan Adams (#85); I'll Never Stop Loving You by J'son (#88); Hay by Crucial Conflict (#89); Let's Lay Together by the Isley Brothers (#92); Hoop in Yo Face by 69 Boyz featuring Quad City DJ’s (#93); and One More Try by Kristine W (#94).

Died on this date
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, 83. 6th President of India, 1977-1982. Mr. Reddy, a member of the India National Congress Party, was Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1962-1964 and Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1967-1969 and March-July 1977 before becoming the youngest person to hold the Presidency.

Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup
Eastern Conference Finals
Florida 3 @ Pittsburgh 1 (Florida won best-of-seven series 4-3)

Tom Fitzgerald scored on a 58-foot slapshot with 13:42 remaining in regulation time and Johan Garpenlov scored with 2:37 remaining as the Panthers broke a 1-1 tie and eliminated the Penguins at Civic Arena to advance to the finals for the first time in their history. Florida goalie John Vanbiesbrouck made 39 saves.

10 years ago
2006

Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup
Eastern Conference Finals
Buffalo 2 @ Carolina 4 (Carolina won best-of-seven series 4-3)