In History, Today on June 3

The Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) was hit by a cyber attack, possibly by Chinese attackers, targeting email accounts of elected officials and employees.

SpaceX successfully completed its Crew Dragon Demo-2 mission, marking the first commercial crewed mission to the International Space Station.

Thirty states of Sudan experienced turmoil as the Rapid Support Forces dispersed a sit-in outside the military's headquarters in Khartoum, leading to the deaths of over 100 civilians.

Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted, resulting in the deaths of at least 190 people and causing widespread destruction in surrounding areas.

A terrorist attack occurred in London, where a van drove into pedestrians on London Bridge, followed by a stabbing spree at Borough Market, resulting in eight deaths and 48 injuries.

The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resumed in Cairo, where he faced charges related to the killing of protesters during the 2011 Egyptian revolution.

A plane crash in Lagos, Nigeria, killed all 153 people on board and an additional 10 people on the ground.

The first stage of the Eastern Span Replacement of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge was completed, with the transition from the old span to a temporary connector.

Barack Obama became the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee for the U.S. presidency after winning a sufficient number of delegates during the Democratic primary elections.

Montenegro formally declared its independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, following a referendum held on May 21, 2006.

Nepalese Crown Prince Dipendra was declared King of Nepal while in a coma after the royal massacre, where he killed several members of the royal family, including his father, King Birendra.

The Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing, China, reach a climax as the Chinese government declares martial law and begins a military crackdown.

Ed White becomes the first American to walk in space during the Gemini 4 mission.

Singapore becomes a self-governing state within the British Empire after the dissolution of the State of Singapore Act.

World War II: The Luftwaffe bombs Paris, France, as part of the German offensive in Western Europe.

The Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII, marries Wallis Simpson in a private ceremony in France after abdicating the British throne.

American soldiers leave the Dominican Republic after eight years of occupation that began in 1916. The occupation was initially aimed at ensuring political stability and safeguarding foreign interests.

The National Defense Act of 1916 is signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson, significantly expanding the size of the United States National Guard and establishing the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC).

The Canadian Pacific Railway is completed from coast to coast, marking a significant achievement in Canadian history.

The last military engagement of the Canadian North-West Rebellion takes place, with the Battle of Loon Lake as the Métis and First Nations are defeated by Canadian forces, effectively ending the rebellion.

The Battle of Cold Harbor, one of the final battles of Union General Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign during the American Civil War, begins.

The Battle of Philippi, known as the first organized land action of the American Civil War, takes place in present-day West Virginia.

The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in London by George Williams, aiming to put Christian principles into practice through the development of a healthy 'body, mind, and spirit.'

Lin Zexu, a Chinese official, began the destruction of opium in Humen, Guangdong, China as part of efforts to control the opium trade, leading to tension with Britain.

Pope Alexander VII issued the papal bull 'Sollicitudo omnium ecclesiarum', condemning the teachings of the sectarian group, Jansenists.

The Treaty of Nyborg is signed, which settles a conflict between King Christian III of Denmark and the Swedish crown, concluding territorial disputes.

Hernando de Soto claims Florida for Spain during his exploration of the southeastern United States.

Treaty of Novgorod signed, establishing land boundaries between Norway and the Republic of Novgorod.

The Siege of Antioch during the First Crusade ends as Crusader forces capture the city from the Seljuk Turks.

The Byzantine Emperor Philippicus is deposed by conspirators, and Anastasius II is proclaimed emperor.

Nepotianus, a member of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Rome with a group of gladiators.