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June 1

A look at June 1 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Marilyn Monroe and Antonietta Di Martino, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 2015

    Sinking of Dongfang zhi Xing

    A ship carrying 458 people capsizes in the Yangtze river in China's Hubei province, killing 442 people.

    Chinese ship sunk on
  2. 2008

    2008 Universal Studios fire

    A fire on the back lot of Universal Studios breaks out, destroying the attraction King Kong Encounter and a large archive of master tapes for music and film, the full extent of which was not revealed until 2019.

    Fire in Los Angeles
  3. 2007

    Cyclone Gonu

    Cyclone Gonu develops from an area of convection in the Arabian Sea, becoming the worst recorded natural disaster in Oman.

    North Indian Ocean super
  4. 1994

    South Africa

    Republic of South Africa becomes a republic in the Commonwealth of Nations.

    Country in Southern Africa
  5. 1988

    Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty

    The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty comes into effect.

    US-Soviet/Russian treaty (1987–2019)
  6. 1941

    World War II

    World War II: The Battle of Crete ends as Crete capitulates to Germany.

    1939–1945 global conflict
  7. 1918

    World War I

    World War I: Western Front: Battle of Belleau Wood: Allied Forces under John J. Pershing and James Harbord engage Imperial German Forces under Wilhelm, German Crown Prince.

    1914–1918 global conflict
  8. 1857

    Revolution of the Ganhadores

    The Revolution of the Ganhadores begins in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

    1857 strike in Salvador,
  9. 1812

    War of 1812

    War of 1812: U.S. President James Madison asks the Congress to declare war on the United Kingdom.

    1812–1815 conflict in North
  10. 1796

    Tennessee

    Tennessee is admitted as the 16th state of the United States.

    U.S. state
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Famous birthday twins

Born on June 1

Marilyn Monroe

b. 1926

American model and actress

Antonietta Di Martino

b. 1978

Italian high jumper

Yarisley Silva

b. 1987

Cuban pole vaulter

Justine Henin

b. 1982

Belgian tennis player

Ben Smith (rugby union)

b. 1986

New Zealand rugby player

Brian Cox (actor)

b. 1946

Scottish actor

Ferdinand Raimund

b. 1790

Austrian actor and playwright

Simon Gallup

b. 1960

English musician

Deaths

  • 1968Helen Keller, American author and activist
  • 1962Adolf Eichmann, a German Nazi SS-Obersturmbannführer
  • 1868James Buchanan, American lawyer and politician, 15th President of the United States
  • 1660Mary Dyer, English-American martyr
  • 193Didius Julianus, Roman Emperor
  • -195Emperor Gaozu of Han, (born 256 BC)

Holidays & observances

  • —Children's Day (International), and its related observances: The Day of Protection of Children Rights (Armenia)
  • —Children's Day (International), and its related observances: Mothers' and Children's Day (Mongolia)
  • —Christian feast day: Blessed Alfonso Navarrete
  • —Christian feast day: Annibale Maria di Francia
  • —Christian feast day: Crescentinus
  • —Christian feast day: Fortunatus of Spoleto
  • —Christian feast day: Herculanus of Piegaro
  • —Christian feast day: Íñigo of Oña

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