What happened today in history?

On June 21, 2002, Paul McCartney married Heather Mills at Castle Leslie, creating a lavish wedding that drew media attention. Their union, however, faced challenges leading to a divorce in 2008. Their story highlights the complexities of love in the public eye.

On June 11, 2011, pop star Lily Allen married Sam Cooper at St. James The Great church in Gloucestershire. This fairy tale wedding was later followed by their divorce in 2018, reflecting the complexities of love and life.

In 2005, actress Alicia Silverstone married musician Christopher Jarecki in a stunning ceremony in Lake Tahoe, California. The couple enjoyed years together before ultimately divorcing in 2018, focusing on co-parenting their son, Bear.

Steve Nash weds Alejandra Amarilla in 2005 amidst his rising NBA career. The couple faced challenges that led to their divorce in 2011, highlighting the struggles of balancing personal and public life while showcasing Nash's resilience.

In 1949, acclaimed actress Hattie McDaniel wed interior decorator Larry Williams in Yuma, Arizona. Despite the joy of their union, the couple divorced just a year later, showcasing the complexities of love in the public eye.

In 1935, renowned novelist Pearl S. Buck divorced her husband John Lossing Buck in Reno, Nevada. Their 18-year marriage was marked by differing ambitions, leading to her significant personal and professional transformations.

Pearl S. Buck 1935 American "The Good Earth" novelist Pearl S. Buck (42) weds her American publisher Robert Walsh (52), in Reno, Nevada; until his death in 1960

On June 11, 1509, young King Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon. This royal fusion would initiate not only a tumultuous relationship but also precipitate monumental changes in England's religion and governance, forever altering the monarchy's trajectory.