In History, Today on June 1

Tesla stopped accepting Bitcoin as payment after CEO Elon Musk announced concerns about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the country's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change mitigation.

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia sentenced former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladić to life imprisonment for war crimes, including the Srebrenica massacre.

Air France Flight 447 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, killing all 228 people on board.

A fire devastated a backlot at Universal Studios Hollywood, destroying multiple movie sets.

Mars Express, the European Space Agency's first planetary mission, was launched.

Nepal's Crown Prince Dipendra was declared king while in a coma after a shooting spree that killed his parents, King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya, along with other members of the royal family.

U.S. President George H. W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev sign a treaty to end chemical weapon production and begin the destruction of their respective stockpiles.

The European Central Bank (ECB) was established to manage the euro and frame and implement EU economic & monetary policy.

CNN (Cable News Network) launched, becoming the first 24-hour news channel and transforming the landscape of news media.

The first international applications for the video game "Space Invaders" were released, leading to a significant boom in arcade gaming.

The Heimlich maneuver was published in the journal Emergency Medicine, introducing a new method to save choking victims.

The Beatles released their groundbreaking album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', which became a cultural milestone in music history.

Charles de Gaulle became the Prime Minister of France.

The British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) Flight 777 was shot down by German aircraft over the Bay of Biscay, killing all 17 on board, including actor Leslie Howard.

The British completed the reoccupation of Iraq following a pro-Axis coup, ensuring control over its oil fields and the strategic Persian Gulf.

The first issue of the comic book 'Action Comics', featuring the debut of Superman, was published. This marked the beginning of the superhero genre in American comic books.

The 1st Conference of the World Communist Parties was held in Moscow, aiming to discuss strategies among communist parties globally and solidify the Communist International's role.

Marilyn Monroe, an iconic American actress and cultural figure, was born in Los Angeles, California.

Louis Brandeis was confirmed as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court, becoming the first Jewish person to hold this position.

Thomas Edison received his first patent for the electric vote recorder, marking the beginning of his prolific career as an inventor.

The Battle of Seven Pines (or Battle of Fair Oaks) continues during the American Civil War, resulting in inconclusive results and significant casualties for both Confederate and Union forces.

The Congregational Church of Hudson, Ohio, is organized by 37 members, marking a significant development in the establishment of religious institutions in the American Midwest.

James Clark Ross discovered the Magnetic North Pole.

U.S. President James Madison asked Congress to declare war on the United Kingdom, leading to the War of 1812.

Tennessee was admitted as the 16th state of the United States, furthering the westward expansion of the nation.

Kentucky was admitted as the 15th state of the United States, expanding the nation westward.

The Treaty of Dover is signed between King Charles II of England and King Louis XIV of France. This secret treaty obliged England to assist France in its war of conquest against the Dutch Republic and marked a significant political and military alliance.

The Synod of Emden concluded, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of the Reformed Church in the Netherlands.

Anne Boleyn was crowned Queen of England, marking a significant event in the English Reformation and the history of the Tudor dynasty.

The first known batch of Scotch whisky was recorded in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, marking an important moment in the history of whisky production.

Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary, captured Vienna, a significant event in the Austro-Hungarian history.

Scottish forces led by Sir William Wallace defied the authority of the English crown, during the First War of Scottish Independence.

Alfonso X of Castile captured the city of Jerez, marking a significant event in the Reconquista.

King John of England put his seal on the Magna Carta, a charter of liberties that would become a foundational document for constitutional governance.

Hugh Capet is elected King of France, marking the beginning of the Capetian dynasty.

Didius Julianus, Roman Emperor, is assassinated in Rome by order of the Senate.