Monday, June 06, 2011

TODAY IN HISTORY

June 6

1844:The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in London.

1933:The first drive-in movie theater opened in Camden, New Jersey.

1934:The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was established to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the securities markets.

1944:Thousands of Allied troops invaded the beaches of Normandy, France, on D-Day.

1982:Israel invaded Lebanon to drive out the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

2002:President Bush proposed a new Cabinet department: The Department of Homeland Security.



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