What Happened on June 1, 1881

Historical Events

  • Bell Phone opens 1st Dutch telephone exchange
  • Ridden by outstanding English jockey Fred Archer, Iroquois wins the Epsom Derby to become first American-owned and bred horse to take out a European classic race

Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Kay Ogden, English writer and linguist (d. 1957)

About June 1, 1881

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Gemini