Historical Events
- 43rd National Spelling Bee: Libby Childress wins spelling croissant
- MLB San Diego Padres draft Mike Ivie #1
- Tonga (formerly Friendly Islands) declares independence from the United Kingdom
- WSMW TV channel 27 in Worcester, MA (IND) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- David Pybus, British extreme heavy metal bassist (Cradle Of Death), born in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, England
- Ekrem İmamoğlu, Turkish politician, Mayor of Istanbul (2019-), born in Akçaabat, Turkey
- Gary Lynagh, Australian rower (World C'ship gold Lwt quad scull 1991, Lwt double scull 1992, 93), born in Brisbane, Australia
- Richie Hawtin, British-Canadian electronic musician (Plastikman), born in Banbury, Oxfordshire
Famous Weddings
Billy Crystal
Future "When Harry Met Sally" actor Billy Crystal (22) weds guidance counselor Janice Goldfinger (21) - they were American high school sweethearts
Famous Deaths
- Emmett J. Culligan, American entrepreneur (founder of water treatment organization Culligan Inc.), dies at 77
- Hjalmar Schcacht [Horace Greeley], Nazi minister, dies
- Jopie [Johan A] Pengel, premier Suriname, dies
- Menasha Skulnik, comedian (Menasha the Magnificent), dies at 78
- Sonny Tufts [Bowen Charleton Tufts III], American actor (The Seven Year Itch, Variety Girl), dies from pneumonia at 58
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About June 4, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everything Is Beautiful - Ray Stevens
#1 Song: Yellow River - Christie
