What happened today in history?

What happened
today in history?
[ Jun 5 ]

2004 - Ilie Năstase's Third Marriage to Amalia Teodosescu

In 2004, Romanian tennis legend Ilie Năstase married fashion model Amalia Teodosescu in a ceremony filled with excitement. Despite their age difference and a divorce in 2010, their relationship captured public interest and highlighted the blend of sports and fashion.

Ilie Năstase

1997 - Noel Gallagher's 1997 Wedding: A Rock Star Love Story

In 1997, Noel Gallagher of Oasis wed Meg Mathews at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas. Their high-profile wedding was a key moment in both their lives, but they ultimately divorced in 2001, navigating the complexities of celebrity relationships.

Noel Gallagher

1993 - The Wedding of Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola

On June 5, 1993, Mariah Carey married Sony Music CEO Tommy Mottola at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, a lavish event showcasing music industry glamour, but their high-profile relationship faced challenges leading to divorce in 1998.

Mariah Carey

1986 - Gemma Arterton's Secret Wedding in Spain

In 2010, 'Bond girl' actress Gemma Arterton wedded Stefano Catelli in a secret ceremony in the beautiful hilltop village of Zuheros, Andalucia. Surrounded by close friends and family, the couple embraced a private celebration in this enchanting setting.

1951 - Rush Limbaugh's Fourth Wedding Celebration

In 2010, Rush Limbaugh married event planner Kathryn Rogers at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. The lavish ceremony marked the radio personality's fourth marriage and was attended by many notable guests, celebrating a new chapter in their lives.

Rush Limbaugh

1917 - Red Auerbach's Marriage to Dorothy Lewis

On September 10, 1941, basketball coach Red Auerbach married Dorothy "Dot" Lewis in Washington, D.C. Their partnership, enduring until Dot's death in 2000, exemplified love and support amid Red's legendary coaching career.

Red Auerbach

1913 - Muddy Waters' Memorable 1979 Wedding in Chicago

In 1979, the iconic blues musician Muddy Waters married Marva Jean Brooks in Chicago. Their wedding celebrated love within the backdrop of a rich musical legacy, uniting their lives and highlighting the deep connection of blues music in their journey together.

Muddy Waters

1913 - The Wedding of Frankie Laine and Marcia Kline

In 1999, legendary American singer Frankie Laine, at 86, wed retired real estate agent Marcia Kline, 61, in a beautiful ceremony near San Diego. Their love story flourished until Laine's passing in 2007, showcasing that love can blossom at any age.

1814 - The Wedding of Samuel Colt and Elizabeth Hart Jarvis

On November 26, 1856, industrialist Samuel Colt married philanthropist Elizabeth Hart Jarvis at Christ Episcopal Church in Middleton, Connecticut. Their union combined his innovative spirit with her philanthropic heart until Colt's death in 1862.

Samuel Colt