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Hello.

Welcome to your Saturday. We’re glad you are here.

As Summer gets into full swing there can be lists, piles, and miles to deal with every week. We get it.

Which is why we like to take Saturday mornings a little slower with a simple “scroll down memory lane.”

It’s just a look back at events that happened on this day in history before we head out to make new history today.
So, grab your favorite sippin’ drink and let’s scroll!

Today is Saturday, June 3rd, the 154th day of the year.

On this day:

In 1871, 24-year-old Jesse James and his gang robbed the Obocock Bank in Corydon, Iowa getting away with a reported 15-thousand-dollars.

In 1937, the Duke of Windsor married Wallis Warfield Simpson in Monts, France after abdicating the British throne.

In 1949, the founder of Bank of America, Amadeo Giannini, died at age 79.

In 1959, the first class graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

In 1965, astronaut Edward White became the first American to take a “walk” in space during the Gemini Four flight.

In 1968, artist Andy Warhol was shot and critically wounded in his New York film studio by Valerie Solanas.

In 1989, Iran spiritual leader Ayatolla Khomeni died.

In 1992, in one of the landmark moments of the 1992 presidential campaign, Democratic candidate Bill Clinton played his saxophone on “The Arsenio Hall Show.”

In 2001, acclaimed actor Anthony Quinn died at the age of 86.

In 2004, citing personal reasons, CIA Director George Tenet announced his resignation. President Bush praised Tenet for his service, saying he has been a strong and able leader at the spy agency.

In 2008, Illinois Senator Barack Obama became the first African-American to head a major party ticket for the presidential election after securing enough delegates to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination over rival Hillary Clinton.

In 2009, veteran actor David Carradine was found dead in a hotel room in Bangkok where he had been filming a movie. Carradine was best known for his role as wandering monk Caine in the 1970s TV series “Kung Fu.” He found renewed popularity in 2003 and 2004 starring in Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill Vol. 1” and its sequel “Kill Bill Vol. 2.” He was 72.

In 2010, Emmy winning actress Rue McClanahan, best known for playing Blanche Devereaux on TV’s “Golden Girls,” died at the age of 76.

In 2011, right-to-die activist, Dr. Jack Kevorkian died at the age of 83. Kevorkian generated controversy for assisting terminally ill patients end their lives. He served eight years in prison for second degree murder and was released on parole in 2007 on the condition that he would no longer offer suicide advice to anyone.

In 2011, “Gunsmoke” actor James Arness died at the age of 88. Arness played Marshal Matt Dillon on the CBS western TV series for 20 years.

In 2011, a federal grand jury indicted former North Carolina Senator John Edwards on charges that he misused campaign contributions during the 2008 presidential campaign to cover up an extramarital affair. Edwards pled not guilty during a hearing in Winston-Salem.

In 2013, U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey passed away at the age 89. He was first elected to the Senate in the early 1980s and briefly retired in 2001. Lautenberg returned to the Senate in 2003.

In 2016, boxing legend Muhammad Ali passed away at the age of 74. The Champ died at Phoenix-area hospital where he was being treated for a respiratory issue that has been complicated by the Parkinson’s he was diagnosed with in the 1980’s. He was buried in is hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

In 2017, at least seven people were killed and dozens more hurt when three attackers drove a van into people on London Bridge before getting out and stabbing others at nearby Borough Market.