Historical Events
- 6th Belmont: James Roe aboard Joe Daniels wins in 2:58.25
Famous Deaths
James Gordon Bennett
James Gordon Bennett, Sr., American newspaper publisher (New York Herald), dies at 76
James Gordon Bennett
1872 Highlights
About June 1, 1872
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini