Historical Events
- Israel & Arabs agree to a cease fire
Famous Birthdays
- Powers Boothe, American Actor (Sin City, Deadwood), born in Snyder Texas (d. 2017)
- Tom Sneva, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1983; USAC C'ship 1977, 78, 82-83), born in Spokane, Washington
- Tomáš Halík, Czech priest and public intellectual
Famous Deaths
- Alex Gard, Russian-born caricaturist (b. 1900)
- Sonny Boy Williamson I [John Lee], American blues musician (Down & Out Blues), dies at 34
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About June 1, 1948
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
