On this day in history, June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II is coronated at London's Westminster Abbey
Fox News
Queen Elizabeth II — on this day in history, June 2, 1953 — is crowned monarch of the U.K. before guests, dignitaries and royals at Westminster Abbey. She became the longest reigning monarch.
Following the ceremony, thousands of people cheered the 27-year-old queen and her husband, Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, as the pair traveled a five-mile procession route in a horse-drawn carriage, the same source also said. More than 20 million people watched the service on television. "Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust." During her reign, Queen Elizabeth participated in some 300 public events each year. Erica Lamberg is a contributing reporter for Fox News Digital.
Queen Elizabeth II became the 39th sovereign and sixth queen to be crowned at Westminster Abbey — where every coronation for the last 900 years has taken place, according to the Royal Collection Trust.
Students for Life chapter at University of Southern Maine reports social media threats and campus protests as school offers support and investigates harassment.
Americans across all age groups are booking dinner reservations earlier, with 53% of Gen Z and 51% of millennials preferring 5 and 5:30 p.m. time slots over late-night dining, research shows.
Washington University researchers found that obesity accelerated Alzheimer's blood biomarkers by 95% over five years compared to non-obese individuals in a new study.
Green Bank Observatory's Quiet Zone in West Virginia introduces WiFi for the first time, allowing 2.4GHz networks near the world's largest radio telescope.
The University of Utah launches The Dignity Index program costing $400,000 annually to rate political and social disagreement statements on an eight-point scale.
Swiss scientists at ETH Zurich develop a grain-sized robot that surgeons control with magnets to deliver drugs precisely through blood vessels.
ICE detained Harvard Law School professor Carlos Portugal Gouvêa, a Brazilian national accused of firing a BB gun outside a Boston synagogue.
Colorado school districts reached a settlement allowing enforcement of rules protecting girls sports from transgender athletes in a landmark legal case.
New research shows that maintaining a consistent bedtime could help lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk, even without sleeping longer hours.
U.S. officials strongly advise Americans to depart Venezuela immediately due to violent crime, terrorist groups and risk of detention without due process.
Four smart wellness products this holiday season — cozy robes, hydration bottles, sunrise alarm clocks and relaxation candles — can help friends and family enjoy a white Christmas.
University of Oklahoma student Samantha Fulnecky received zero after expressing Christian views in essay on gender norms, prompting discrimination complaint and congressional response.
Experts recommend seasonal produce, quality proteins, omega-3 rich foods and minimally processed ingredients for long-term health and improved mood over restrictive eating.