Historical Events
- 12.59" (31.98 cm) rainfall, in Burlington, Kansas (state 24-hr record)
- British troops occupy Baghdad, Iraq
Ott Hits 400th HR
Future Hall of Fame outfielder Mel Ott hits his 400th career HR and his 1,500th RBI to help New York Giants to a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds
- Germany bans all Catholic publications
- Germany occupies Crete after Allied evacuation
Famous Birthdays
- Dean Chance, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1964, 67; Cy Young Award 1964; no-hitter 1967; LA / California Angels, Minnesota Twins), born in Wooster, Ohio (d. 2015)
- Edo de Waart, Dutch conductor (New Zealand Symphony, 2016-19; Milwaukee Symphony, 2009-17; Minnesota Orchestra, 1986-96; San Francisco Symphony, 1977-85), born in Amsterdam, Holland
Famous Weddings
Gene Tierney
American actress Gene Tierney (20) weds Russian-Italian fashion designer Oleg Cassini (28); divorce in 1952
Famous Deaths
- Hugh S Walpole, British novelist and playwright (Jeremy, Maradick at 40), dies at 57
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights
About June 1, 1941
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
