Historical Events
- 119 people are killed in a poultry farm fire in Jilin Province, China
- 20 people, including 10 children, are killed by a suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan
Royals
New Zealand teenage singer-songwriter Lorde releases her debut single "Royals" (Grammy Song of the Year, 2014)
- US extends sanctions against Iran through its automotive industry and currency
Famous Deaths
- Deacon Jones, American Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end (8 × Pro Bowl; 5 × First-team All-Pro; LA Rams, SD Chargers), dies from natural causes at 73
- Frank Lautenberg, American Politician, dies from complications from pneumonia at 89
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About June 3, 2013
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: June Bank Holiday (Ireland), Queen's Birthday (New Zealand)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton
#1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke/Ti/Pharrell
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide