Historical Events
Eisenhower, Montgomery Dinner
Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower and Bernard Montgomery dine in Portsmouth, England
- Herzogenbusch concentration camp near Vught, Netherlands, is disbanded by Allied forces, one of two SS-run camps outside Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Antone Tavares, American R&B musician (Tavares - "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel"), born in Providence, Rhode Island
- Garo Yepremian, American NFL place kicker (Miami Dolphins), born in Larnaca, Cyprus (d. 2015)
- Marvin Hamlisch, American EGOT (Emmy; Grammy; Oscar; and Tony Awards winner) and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and conductor (The Sting; A Chorus Line), born in New York City (d. 2012)
- Poul Richard Høj Jensen, Danish sailor (Olympic gold Soling 1976, 80; World C'ship gold Dragon 1989, 2009), born in Copenhagen, Denmark
Famous Deaths
- Vera Menchik, Russian born British chess master, 1st official Women's World Chess Champion (1927-39), dies in a London air raid at 38
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About June 2, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
