Gene Puskar, The Associated PressZonker, a roller coaster-loving canine, and owner Joseph T. Barns, of Brandon, Vermont, go into one of many pulse-stopping turns on the thunderbolt coaster as part of the American Coaster enthusiasts third annual convention at Kennywood Park near Pittsburgh, June 28, 1980. It was Zonkers sixteenth ride on a coaster and his second of the day on the Thunderbolt, once the number one among coasters in North America.
Anzueto, The Associated PressConvicted murderer Hector Alvarado Mazariegos, right, drops to the ground as he is hit by bullets of a Guatemala firing squad in the public cemetery at Mazatenango, June 28, 1975. His companion, Rocael Ortiz, met the same fate a few seconds later. Both were convicted of murder.
The Associated PressDirector of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover, is seen with his bodyguards in Washington on June 28, 1937.
The Associated PressClosely followed by infantry, American General Grant tanks roll through rough country in Northern Ireland, on June 28, 1942, as armored units of U.S. lose no time in getting into hard training.
Rick Maiman, The Associated PressJazz guitarist B.B. King performs before an enthusiastic audience, Friday, June 28, 1986 at Avery Fisher Hall in New York. In addition to playing the guitar, King Sang, most often meandering blues like "Ain't Nobody Home."
The Associated PressCapt. Vincent B. Evans of Henderson, Tex., left, tells a mechanic Shirley Poe about some of the exploits of the famed four-engined bomber "Memphis Belle," at Boston Airport, June 28, 1943.
The Associated PressBeatles John Lennon continues to play the guitar as he evades a young fan who wants Lennon's yachting-style cap as a souvenir during the Beatles concert in Rome, Italy, June 28, 1965.
Randy Taylor, The Associated PressThe fishing schooner three brothers rests high and dry on a road after it was tossed from the water as hurricane Audrey ripped through south Louisiana coastal town in Cameron, La., on June 28, 1957. Many boats were tossed ashore or sunk during the first hurricane of the season.
Harold P. Matosian, The Associated PressYogi Berra, New York Yankee outfielder, is presented with a cake by radio disc jockey Johnny Grant as he stands on first base after getting the 2000th hit of his career in the 4th inning of their game in Los Angeles, June 28, 1961 with the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels won the game 5-3.
Dick Stroebel, The Associated PressActor Steve McQueen, sits in his new Ford-Cobra roadster, June 28, 1963, in Los Angeles.
George Brich, The Associated PressSirhan Bishara Sirhan, accused assassin of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, is wheeled to an elevator en route back to his cell in the Los Angeles County Central jail, June 28, 1968 after winning a continuance of three weeks before entering a plea to a charge of murder. With him is his attorney, Russell E. Parsons. Sirhan suffered an injured ankle at the time of his arrest the night, Sen. Kennedy was shot.
The Associated PressPeter Fonda, 29-years-old son of Henry Fonda, says he isn't a spokesman for his generation but speaks "only for himself" during an interview June 28, 1969 in Hollywood, Calif. He added: "As for my generation, it was time they started doing their own speaking. There has been too much of the 'silent majority'--at both ends of the generation gap."
Mac Allan, The Associated PressTed Nugent shown on June 28, 1979 has been playing what his followers affectionately call 'Chainsaw Guitar' the image his fans see of him is one of a wild man .
The Associated PressLee Trevino lies near the 13th hole after being struck by lightning during the second round of the Western Open at the Butler National Golf Club in Oakbrook, Il., on June 28, 1975. He was treated at Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital for shoulder burns.
Dennis Cook, The Associated PressDistrict of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry waves a fist as he arrives at U.S. District Court in Washington on Wednesday, June 28, 1990 for his trial on drug and perjury charges. Rasheeda Moore, the ex-model who cooperated with the FBI in Barrys' arrest, testified that she used cocaine, marijuana and opium with the mayor ?over 100 times.?
J. Walter Green, The Associated PressVisitors line up in foreground to board the tall ship Danmark from Denmark in Newport, Rhode Island on June 28, 1976. Fog kept most of the spectator fleet tied up at nearby piers. The Danmark will leave Newport on Thursday for sail to New York and review of the grand naval fleet on July 4th.
Jack Smith, Associated Press fileThis June 28, 1997, photo shows Mike Tyson biting into the ear of Evander Holyfield in the third round of their WBA heavyweight match in Las Vegas. Tyson, whose meteoric rise to the pinnacle of boxing and stunning fall from grace was legendary, was selected Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum.
Nick Ut, The Associated PressVietnamese soldiers survey the ruins of An Loc during a lull in the two-month battle for the province town in Vietnam on June 28, 1972. The North Vietnamese used armor in the siege of the major rubber town, but failed to take An Loc.
RDB, The Associated PressCohy, a three-month-old Chihuahua, nestles in a slipper-shoe in the home of it's owner Patrick Loebach, in Leonore, Ill., near LaSalle on June 28, 1974.
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Zonker, a roller coaster-loving canine, and owner Joseph T. Barns, of Brandon, Vermont, go into one of many pulse-stopping turns on the thunderbolt coaster as part of the American Coaster enthusiasts third annual convention at Kennywood Park near Pittsburgh, June 28, 1980. It was Zonkers sixteenth ride on a coaster and his second of the day on the Thunderbolt, once the number one among coasters in North America.
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By Glen Barber | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
A selection of photos from around the world of events that happened on June 28.