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Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 06.11.2026

By Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 410939

June 11, 2026 05:00 AM

Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

♦ 2016: On June 16: Shanghai Disneyland officially opened in China, becoming Disney's largest international theme park.

♦ 2008: The opening of the U.S. Open golf championship at Torrey Pines on June 12 featured an unforgettable duel between Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate that would become one of golf's greatest finishes.

♦ 2004: On June 10: Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan lay in state in Washington, D.C., as thousands paid their respects.

♦ 1994: On June 17, O.J. Simpson leads police on a low-speed chase down an LA freeway.

♦ 1982: Argentina surrenders to the British June 15, ending the Falkland Islands War.

♦ 1978: The movie version of the musical "Grease" premiers June 16 in New York City.

♦ 1967: Thurgood Marshall becomes the first Black Supreme Court Justice June 13.

♦ 1963: Russia's Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space June 16.

♦ 1951: The first commercial computer, "Univac I," debuts at the U.S. Census June 14.

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GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore

Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ

Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

great information to share with us here on the Rain. We can always learn from great blogs here. Bill
Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite Properties #AZVHV

Jun 11, 2026 05:01 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Dorie... I'm sure those of us of a certain age all remember that low-speed chase of OJ Simpson. It almost felt like the world stopped to watch it. I also remember the first woman in space... sadly it took many more years to see more women in space programs.

Jun 11, 2026 05:10 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

I remember watching that low speed OJ chase on TV. It really drew you into watching everything about the case.

Jun 11, 2026 06:03 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY

We List/Sell Long Island Real Estate Successfully!

Dorie, Grease was one of the first movies I took my young children to see in NYC and we stayed for 2 showings because they loved it so much!

Jun 11, 2026 06:04 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lawrence "Larry" & She...

Plainview, NY

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

Now I'm going to have the song from Grease in my head all day! :-)

Jun 11, 2026 06:09 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. Anything before 1967 is a blank in my mind. Everything 1967 forward stirs memories. Ironically, the one that is most vivd is the O.J.Simpson chase. It was on TV in the office a commercial client. Business stopped as we watched. Enjoy your day.

Jun 11, 2026 06:09 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning, Dorie.
When I see your Throwback Thursdays, I know it's golf day!
I was alive for all of those except for 1951.

Jun 11, 2026 06:10 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Dr. Paula McDonald

Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX

Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I remember that OJ chase. I received a call from my MIL, who told me how she knew OJ as a child. His family worked at her Texas cotton farm way back when.

Jun 11, 2026 06:29 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518

Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC

Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Dorie, I always look forward to your Throwback Thursdays! It is so much fun looking back at these historical milestones. The O.J. Simpson chase is definitely one of those "where were you when it happened" moments that completely stopped the world. Thanks for putting this together, and I hope you have a wonderful golf day!

Jun 11, 2026 06:41 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes &...

Walhalla, SC

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Thursday morning, Dorie. Thanks for your interesting list of fun facts.

Jun 11, 2026 06:54 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Dorie, lots of important events happened on this day over the years. I remember Grease like it was yesterday.

Jun 11, 2026 07:30 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA

Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I remember well the Falklands War, as Argentina never expected Britain to go to war. But, Maggie Thatcher was very tough and very quickly our troops were ready and sailing to take back those islands.

Jun 11, 2026 07:32 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dorie and Grease was such a great movie, I still watch it this day if it is on TV. Thanks for the history lesson.

Jun 11, 2026 08:00 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I remember very well several of these events, and it seems like they just happened. Time passes quickly.

Jun 11, 2026 09:22 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

"If it doesn't fit, you must acquit" - I remember that statement so well, Dorie, and it was such a travesty that Simpson got off. Was glad to see he was arrested for armed robbery and sent to prison later on. It was some semblance of justice for Nicole and Ronald that he eventually spent time behind bars.

Jun 11, 2026 11:00 AM