June 1 is a date that has witnessed many memorable moments in pop culture and sports history. Here are some of the highlights:

In 2009, Conan O’Brien took over as the host of The Tonight Show, succeeding Jay Leno. O’Brien’s tenure was short-lived, however, as he left the show in 2010 after a dispute with NBC over scheduling.

In 1975, Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in the “Thrilla in Manila”, the third and final match between the two boxing legends. The fight was held in the Philippines and lasted for 14 rounds before Frazier’s trainer stopped the bout.

In 1980, CNN, the first 24-hour news channel, was launched by Ted Turner. The network revolutionized the way people consumed news and became a global media powerhouse.

The truth has never been the same since.

In 2019, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the third installment in the MonsterVerse franchise, was released in theaters. The film featured Godzilla battling other giant creatures such as Mothra, Rodan and King Ghidorah.

In 1998, Sex and the City, the hit comedy-drama series about four women in New York City, premiered on HBO. The show ran for six seasons and spawned two movies and a spin-off series.