What Happened on June 5, 2021

Historical Events

153rd Belmont Stakes: 2-1 favourite Essential Quality wins with Luis Saez aboard
At least 160 killed by suspected Islamist extremists in Solhan, Burkina Faso amid a deepening security crisis in the region [1]

Event of Interest

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promises to save the country's shores from a build-up of 'sea snot' (marine mucilage) due to pollution and climate change