Historical Events
- Ignacy Mocicki elected President of Poland
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Griffith, American actor, comedian, television producer (Andy Griffithe Show; Matlock), Southern gospel singer, and writer, born in Mount Airy, North Carolina (d. 2012)
- Darel Dieringer, American auto racer (181 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races for 7 wins and 79 top 10 finishes), born in Indianapolis, Indiana (d. 1989)
- Johnny Berry, English soccer right winger (4 caps; Manchester United, Birmingham City), born in Aldershot, England (d. 1994)
Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962)
American actress (Some Like It Hot; The Seven Year Itch), born in Los Angeles, California
- Phillip Burton, American politician (US Representative from California, 1964-83), advocate for the disabled and the environment, born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1983)
Famous Deaths
- Vasily Mikhaylovich Metallov, composer, dies at 64
Died in 1926 1926 Highlights
About June 1, 1926
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
