Bobby Kennedy Gunned Down on Campaign Trail
![Bobby Kennedy making a speech moments before he was shot. Inset: killer Sirhan Sirhan at the time of his arrest](https://www.onthisday.com/images/articles/bobby-kennedy-final-speech.jpg)
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Historical Events
Assassination
Palestinian Sirhan Sirhan assassinates Robert F. Kennedy, shooting him 3 times and wounding 5 others at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Kennedy dies the next day.
Famous Birthdays
- Mel Giedroyc, English comedian and TV presenter (Light Lunch, The Great British Bake Off), born in Epsom, England
About June 5, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
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