WAY BACK WHEN for Thursday, June 5, 2025
1968 Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after claiming victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary. Sirhan Sirhan was arrested at the scene.
1977 The Apple II went on sale at a cost of $1298. It was one of the first microcomputers to be sold fully assembled.
1981 AIDS was reported for the first time.
2004 American actor and 40th President Ronald Reagan died at age 93.
Music History
1968 – Buffalo Springfield plays its final concert
Known for the hit “For What It’s Worth,” Buffalo Springfield gave their final performance on this date at the Long Beach Arena. Members Stephen Stills and Neil Young would later go on to huge success with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and solo careers.
Notable Birthdays:
Actor Mark Walberg 54
Saxophonist Kenny G 69
Financial Advisor, author Suze Orman 74
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
