Historical Events
- 113th Belmont: George Martens aboard Summing wins in 2:29
- A passenger train travelling between Mansi and Saharsa, India, jumps the tracks at a bridge crossing the Bagmati river, killing 268 officially with another 300 or more missing
French Open Women's Tennis
French Open Women's Tennis: Czech teenager Hana MandlĂková beats Sylvia Hanika of Germany 6-2, 6-4 for her only French singles crown
- Maya Yang Lin wins competition to design the Vietnam War Memorial
Famous Birthdays
- Johnny Pacar, American film actor
About June 6, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Stand And Deliver - Adam & The Ants
