Highlights in history
In J. Edgar Hoover was named acting director of the Bureau of Investigation (later known as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI).
In Adolf Hitler’s deputy, Rudolf Hess, parachuted into Scotland on what he claimed was a peace mission. (Hess ended up serving a life sentence at Spandau Prison until 1987, when he apparently committed suicide at age 93.)
In the nuclear-powered submarine USS Triton completed its submerged navigation of the globe.
In Nelson Mandela (above) took the oath of office in Pretoria to become South Africa’s first black president.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced he would step down June 27. (Blair was succeeded by fellow Labourite Gordon Brown.)
Stephen Curry became the first unanimous NBA MVP, earning the award for the second straight season after leading the defending champion Warriors to a record-setting season. Need a recipe? Want a recipe? Here’s how our exchange works: Requests are made through “Recipe Help,” and responses from readers are published thereafter. When answering a specific request, please send a recipe you have tried — and double-check all details, as we don’t test most submissions. Include your name (noting whether you prefer that only your initials be used), address and daytime phone number. Our database contains recipes printed in The Dispatch since 2006. Visit and click on Recipe Search to sort by cuisine, title, ingredient and more. Send your typed or printed contributions to:
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