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A bit of June 3rd history…
1539 - Hernando de Soto claims Florida for Spain
1856 - Cullen Whipple patents a machine for making screws
1843 - A mob of 60 for the Los Angeles Naval Reserve Armory beat up everyone perceived to be Hispanic, staring the week long Zoot Suit Riot
1946 - 1st bikini bathing suit displayed. Designer Louis Reard hired nude dancer, Micheline Bernadini(age 18) to wear his scant 2-piece creation, named for a Pacific island.(pictured)
1989 - Beginning of the Tiananmen Square Massacre as Chinese troops open fire on pro-democracy supporters in Beijing
Today In History: June 03