Historical Events
- 47th National Spelling Bee: Julie Ann Junkin wins spelling hydrophyte
- A new Instrument of Government is promulgated making Sweden a parliamentary monarchy
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Strong, American actor
- Patrick Hape, tight end (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Sonya Walger, British actress
- Uncle Kracker [Matthew Shafer], American singer and rapper ("Follow Me"; "Drift Away"), born in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Blanche Yurka, actress (Tale of 2 Cities, Cry of Werewolf), dies at 86
1974 Highlights
About June 6, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Band On The Run - Paul McCartney And Wings
#1 Song: Sugar Baby Love - The Rubettes
