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Historical Events in June 1923

  • Jun 1 New York Giants rout Philadelphia Phillies, 22-5 at the Baker Bowl; first time in 20th century a MLB team has scored in every inning

BBC Radio Sports

Jun 6 Edgar Wallace becomes the first British radio sports journalist reporting on The Derby for the British Broadcasting Company (BBC)

Albert Anastasia Convicted

Jun 6 Gangster Albert Anastasia is convicted of illegal possession of a firearm and sentenced to two years in prison

55th Belmont

Jun 9 55th Belmont: Earl Sande riding Zev wins in 2:19

  • Jun 9 American cash carrying company Brinks unveils 1st armored security vans

Bulgarian Premier Overthrown

Jun 9 Bulgarian premier Aleksander Stamboliyski overthrown in a coup led by the military

Houdini's Straight Jacket Escape

Jun 12 Harry Houdini frees himself from a straight jacket while suspended upside down, 40 feet (12 m) above ground in NYC

  • Jun 14 Recording of 1st country music hit (Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane)
  • Jun 15 Belgium's Theunis government falls because of mine, post and railroad strike

58th British Men's Open

Jun 15 British Open Men's Golf, Royal Troon GC: Englishman Arthur Havers holes a bunker shot on 72nd hole to win his only major title, 1 stroke ahead of defending champion Walter Hagen

  • Jun 19 Comic Strip "Moon Mullins" debuts

Marcus Garvey Sentenced

Jun 21 Marcus Garvey sentenced to 5 years for using mail to defraud

Pius XI Against Occupation

Jun 24 Pope Pius XI speaks against allies occupying Ruhrgebied

  • Jun 28 MLB Brooklyn Robins blow 7-0 lead, as Phillies win 8-7 at the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia

Queen's UK State Visit

Jun 28 Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry of the Netherlands state visit to London, England