Historical Events
- Frank Samuelsen and George Harbo leave NY harbor to row across Atlantic; their 55 day record for rowing was not broken for 114 years
- Preakness Stakes: Henry Griffin aboard the Byron McClelland trained Margrave wins in 1:51
Famous Birthdays
- Henry Allingham, British supercentenarian and World War I veteran, born in Clapton, London (d. 2009)
- Italo Balbo, Italian pilot and governor of Libya, born in Ferrara, Italy (d. 1940)
- R. C. Sherriff, English playwright (Journey's End), born in Hampton Wick, Middlesex, England (d. 1975)
1896 Highlights
About June 6, 1896
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
