Historical Events
Gibson's Huge Home Run
Josh Gibson hits a home run just 2 feet below the rim of Yankee Stadium (580' drive)
Famous Birthdays
- Grachan Moncur III, American post-bop and modern jazz trombonist and composer (Evolution; Exploration), born in New York City (d. 2022) [1]
- Jean-Pierre Jaussaud, French auto racer (24 Hours of Le Mans 1978, 80), born in Caen, France (d. 2021)
- Solomon P. Ortiz, American politician (Rep-D-TX, 1983-2011), born in Robstown, Texas
Famous Weddings
Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson
Edward VII, Duke of Windsor (42) weds American socialite Mrs Wallis Simpson (40) at the Château de Candé, in Monts, France, until his death in 1972
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights
About June 3, 1937
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
