Armed conflicts and attacks
Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017)
In the Third Battle of Fallujah, ISIL militants attack a military barracks east of Fallujah, killing more than 50 government soldiers and militia members. At least 12 militants were also killed in the assault. (Al Jazeera)
Yemeni civil war
Missiles, fired from a U.S. drone, strike a four-wheel drive vehicle in southern Yemen, killing two and injuring another suspected militant. (Press TV)
Arts and culture
Around 10,000 people attend a street party in front of Buckingham Palace to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday. (Reuters)
70th Tony Awards
The 70th Tony Awards are held at the Beacon Theatre in New York City with The Humans winning the Best Play and Hamilton winning the Best Musical. (Variety)
Hamilton sweeps the Tonys, winning 11 of Broadway's top awards including best musical, best actor (Leslie Odom, Jr.), best direction (Thomas Kail), best featured actress (Renée Elise Goldsberry), and best featured actor (Daveed Diggs). Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda won for best score and for best book of a musical. (Otago Daily Times) (Forbes)
Hamilton fell just short of The Producers record of 12 wins in 2001. (Los Angeles Times)