June 04

Mary de Bohun (died 1394) was the first wife of Henry Bolingbroke, the future King Henry IV. As Duchess of Lancaster, she managed the ducal estates and was known for her piety and generosity. Her marriage produced several children, including the future King Henry V, shaping the Lancastrian dynasty. Mary died before her husband ascended the throne, leaving a legacy through her offspring's reigns. Her life reflects the power and role of noblewomen in late medieval England.

Clem McCarthy, born in 1882, began his broadcasting career in the 1920s, covering horse races at Churchill Downs. He became a household name during the Golden Age of radio, narrating historic boxing matches featuring Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis. His dramatic style and distinctive baritone made him one of the most recognized voices in American sports. McCarthy also announced the first televised heavyweight fight in 1947. His influence helped shape the art of sports broadcasting and inspired future generations of announcers. He remained active in radio and television until his passing in 1962.

Peter Beaven was born in 1925 in Christchurch and became a leading New Zealand architect. His work blended elements of Brutalism and postmodernism with practical design. Among his notable projects is the Lyttelton Road Tunnel Administration Building completed in 1963. He championed heritage preservation and community-focused architectural solutions. Beaven served as president of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. He influenced generations of architects before his death in 2012.

Sydney Templeman, Baron Templeman was an English jurist and member of the House of Lords. Born in 1920, he practiced at the bar and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1962. He served as a High Court judge and later as a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary from 1985 to 1998. Templeman delivered landmark decisions in areas such as criminal law and contract law. He was respected for his clear reasoning and contributions to modern British jurisprudence.