Also on June 1
🏛️ Public Holidays
Also observed in: Azores Day (PT) · Hari Keputeraan Rasmi Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong (MY) · Hari Lahir Pancasila (ID) · June Bank Holiday (IE) · June Holiday (IE) · King's Birthday (NZ) · Madaraka Day (KE) · Pancasila Day (ID) · Reconciliation Day (AU) · Vesak Day (observed) (SG) and 4 more
🕰️ On This Day in History
- 2015 — A ship carrying 458 people capsizes on Yangtze river in China's Hubei province, killing 400 people. ↗
- 2011 — A rare tornado outbreak occurs in New England; a strong EF3 tornado strikes Springfield, Massachusetts, during the event, killing four people. ↗
- 2009 — Air France Flight 447 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. All 228... ↗
- 2009 — General Motors files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is the fourth largest United States bankruptcy in history. ↗
- 2004 — Oklahoma state prosecutors sentence Oklahoma City bombing co-conspirator Terry Nichols to 161 consecutive life terms without the... ↗
🎂 Notable Births
- 1996 — Tom Holland, English actor
- 1995 — Carlos Castro García, Spanish footballer
- 1994 — Kagayaki Taishi, Japanese sumo wrestler
- 1992 — Kira Plastinina, Russian fashion designer
- 1991 — Tyrone Roberts, Australian rugby league player
🏀 Sports on this Date
- MLB: Detroit Tigers @ Tampa Bay Rays — 22:40 Scheduled
- MLB: Miami Marlins @ Washington Nationals — 22:45 Scheduled
- MLB: Kansas City Royals @ Cincinnati Reds — 23:10 Scheduled
- MLB: Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota Twins — 23:40 Scheduled
- MLB: San Francisco Giants @ Milwaukee Brewers — 23:40 Scheduled
- MLB: Texas Rangers @ St. Louis Cardinals — 23:45 Scheduled