On this day: June 20
Draft Protests Over Vietnam Turn Violent in Several U.S. Cities
On June 20, 1967, demonstrations against the military draft and the Vietnam War in multiple U.S. cities escalated into violence, reflecting deepening domestic unrest as the conflict and conscription policies provoked widespread opposition.
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws Debuts, Changing Hollywood Summer Releases
On June 20, 1975, Universal Pictures released Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg; its box-office success defined the modern summer blockbuster and reshaped studio marketing and distribution strategies.
Nation’s First Modern Emergency Broadcast Test Alarms Citizens
On June 20, 1961, the United States conducted the first nationwide test of a modern emergency broadcast system, sending an alert over radio and television to assess public warning capabilities during the Cold War.