In History, Today on June 6

JBS USA, a major meat processing company, announced it had fully restored meat production capabilities following a cyberattack that disrupted operations. The company, a subsidiary of the world's largest meat processing firm, JBS S.A., had been forced to shut down all of its U.S. beef plants, which represent nearly a quarter of American supplies. This incident highlighted the growing threat of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.

The United Nations General Assembly elected Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Germany, Indonesia, and South Africa as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for the 2019-2020 term.

The G7 summit was held in Schloss Elmau, Germany, where leaders discussed global economic issues, climate change, and security challenges.

The Guardian and The Washington Post publish revelations from Edward Snowden about the NSA's PRISM surveillance program.

The Transit of Venus, a rare astronomical event where Venus passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, was visible from Earth. This was the last such event until 2117.

The 60th anniversary of D-Day was commemorated with ceremonies attended by world leaders, including U.S. President George W. Bush and French President Jacques Chirac, in Normandy, France.

Eastern Mediterranean Event: A large airburst occurred over the Mediterranean Sea, detected by infrasound sensors and satellites. The event was caused by a meteoroid explosion with an estimated yield of 26 kilotons of TNT.

The first World Oceans Day was celebrated, following the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

The grave of Dr. Josef Mengele, a Nazi war criminal, was discovered in Embu, Brazil, under the name Wolfgang Gerhard.

The video game Tetris was released in the Soviet Union.

In the backdrop of the Lebanese Civil War, Israel launched Operation Peace for Galilee, invading southern Lebanon in a move aimed at driving out the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) forces.

The Soviet Union launched the Soyuz 11 mission, which carried three cosmonauts to the world's first space station, Salyut 1. Tragically, the mission ended with the deaths of all three cosmonauts when returning to Earth due to a cabin depressurization.

Senator Robert F. Kennedy died from gunshot wounds inflicted the previous day, after being shot by Sirhan Sirhan in Los Angeles.

D-Day: Allied forces launched a massive invasion of Nazi-occupied France, landing on the beaches of Normandy.

The first drive-in theater opened in Camden, New Jersey, USA.

The Republic of Prekmurje, a short-lived unrecognized state, was established after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The eruption of Novarupta in Alaska began, which would become the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.

The electric iron was patented by Henry W. Seely in New York City.

The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in London.

Napoleon's brother, Joseph Bonaparte, was crowned King of Spain.

The French forces capture Freiburg im Breisgau during the War of the Spanish Succession. This battle was part of a larger series of conflicts over the succession to the Spanish throne, involving most of the great powers of Europe at the time.

The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England, opened as the world's first university museum.

Queen Christina of Sweden abdicated the throne and was succeeded by her cousin Charles X Gustav.

Francis Drake's expedition lands in St. Augustine in present-day Florida, claiming it for England.

Gustav Vasa was elected King of Sweden, marking the end of the Kalmar Union and the beginning of modern Sweden.

The anti-Jewish pogroms known as the Massacre of 1391 begin in Seville, spreading across Spain.

King Peter III of Aragon issues the Privilegium Magnum, which is a basic legal code for the citizens of the Kingdom of Valencia.

The First Crusade: Crusaders begin the Siege of Jerusalem, a pivotal moment in the campaign to capture the Holy City from Muslim control.

The Battle of Soissons took place, where King Charles III of France was defeated by Robert I, who subsequently became the King of West Francia.