The United States routs the Japanese Navy in a major three-day battle over a remote military base at Midway Island in the Pacific Ocean.
1981: Israel bombs Baghdad nuclear reactor Israel shocks the world by destroying the Osirak nuclear plant near the Iraqi capital for fear it would be used to make atom bombs.
2000: Blair 'handbagged' by the WI The UK prime minister is heckled and criticised by Women's Institute members as he gives a speech at their conference.