Historical Events
- Chinese spacecraft Chang'e-6 successfully lands on the far side of the Moon on a mission to analyse and collect rock samples [1]
Sports History
Gymnast Simone Biles (27) wins her record 9th US Championship in Fort Worth, Texas
- Mexico elects former Mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, as its first woman president [1]
- US Open Women's Golf, Lancaster CC: 2021 champion Yuka Saso of Japan scores a 3 stroke win over compatriot Hinako Shibuno for her second major title
Famous Deaths
- Janis Paige [Donna Mae Tjaden], American stage and screen actress (The Pajama Game; Silk Stockings; Trapper John, M.D.), dies at 101
- Larry Allen, American Pro Football HOF guard/tackle (Super Bowl XXX Dallas Cowboys; 6 × First-team All-Pro; 11 × Pro Bowl; SF 49ers), dies at 52
- Rob Burrow, English rugby league halfback (England 15 Tests, GB 5 Tests; Super League C'ships 2004, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12, 15, 17; Leeds Rhinos), dies of MND at 41
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About June 2, 2024
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 1 month and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
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