In History, Today on June 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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