Historical Events
- A synthetic rubber tire exhibited in Akron, Ohio by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
- American Negro Theater organizes
De Gaulle Junior Defense Minister
General Charles De Gaulle becomes French junior minister of Defense
- General Von Bock starts a German offensive in the Somme
- Governor of Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles refuse entry to Jewish refugees
- Netherlands rations petroleum
- WWII: Battle of France - Fall Rot (Case Red), Germany invaded northern France, crossing the River Somme
Famous Birthdays
- Moira Anderson, Scottish singer ("Loch Lomond"), born in Kirkintilloch, Scotland
- Tiger Lance, South African cricketer (South African batting all-rounder 1961-67) (d. 2010)
About June 5, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
