June 2: General Thomas Sweeny
June 2: On this date in 1866, the Fenians, led by General Thomas Sweeny, invaded Canada, hoping to hold it as leverage for Irish independence, but were defeated at the Battle of Erie.
Month: June 2013
June 1: Fred Ebb
June 1: The musical “Chicago,” lyrics by Fred Ebb and music by John Kander, opened at the 46th Street Theater on this date in 1975.