Historical Events
- 1st self-contained titanium plant opens (Henderson Nevada)
- International Cheese treaty signed
- Massey Commission issues its landmark report in Canada, advocating for funding wide range of cultural activities (resulted in the founding of the National Library of Canada) [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Henty Boucha, Ojibwa-American NHL and WHA ice hockey forward, 1972-77 (Olympic silver, 1972; Detroit Red Wings and 3 other teams), born in Warroad, Minnesota (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Rafael Altamira Crevea, Spanish lawyer and historian, dies at 85
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About June 1, 1951
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
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