Historical Events
- England cricket fast bowler Chris Old becomes only third man to capture 4 wickets in 5 balls in a Test, as Pakistan dismissed for 164 in 1st Test at Edgbaston; Old 5 for 70
Cricket Debut
Future England cricket captain David Gower makes his Test debut in 1st Test against Pakistan in Birmingham; England win by an innings and 57 runs
Event of Interest
High Council destroys judgment against Dutch war criminal Pieter Menten
- The first international applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty are filed
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Lincoln Neal III "Link", American YouTube comedian (Good Mythical Morning), born in Durham, North Carolina
About June 1, 1978
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Too Much, Too Little, Too Late - Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams
#1 Song: Rivers Of Babylon/Brown Girl In The Ring - Boney M
