Historical Events
- British submarine "Thetis" sinks in Liverpool Bay with all 99 aboard
1st Major Fight on Television
First major boxing match on US television is the heavyweight bout from NY's Yankee Stadium between former world champion Max Baer and Lou Nova; Nova wins by TKO in 11th round
- First night MLB game takes place at Philadelphia's Shribe Park; Phillies lose 5-2 to Pittsburgh Pirates
- Retired German Colonel-general Gerd von Runstedt returns to service
Famous Birthdays
- Cleavon Little, American actor (Blazing Saddles; Toy Soldiers), born in Chickasha Oklahoma (d. 1992)
About June 1, 1939
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
