Historical Events
- 1st African American to graduate from US Naval Academy (Wesley Anthony Brown)
- Dragnet is 1st broadcast on radio (KFI in Los Angeles)
- Georgia Neese Clark Gray becomes the 1st female Treasurer of the United States
Famous Birthdays
- David Evennett, British politician (Conservative), born in Romford, England
- Stephen Ruppenthal, American trumpet player (Electric Weasel Ensemble) and composer (Kakao - Poetic Lippudenies of the Ungumptious), born in Berkeley, California
Famous Deaths
Amadeo Giannini (1870-1949)
American banker and entrepreneur (founded Bank of America), dies at 79
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About June 3, 1949
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
