Historical Events
- -10] Hurricane Alma, kills 51 in Honduras
- 98th Belmont: William Boland aboard Amberoid wins in 2:29.6
- Novelty single "Batman & His Grandmother" by Dickie Goodman hits #70
Famous Birthdays
- Cecilia Bartoli, Italian mezzo-soprano, born in Rome, Italy
- Nick Kypreos, NHL left wing (Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Toronto, Ontario
- Vladimir Voevodsky, Russian mathematician
Famous Deaths
- Blanche Knopf, American publisher, president of Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. and wife of publisher Alfred A. Knopf Sr., dies at 71
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About June 4, 1966
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
#1 Song: Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra
