Historical Events
- 6th Belmont: James Roe aboard Joe Daniels wins in 2:58.25
Famous Deaths
James Gordon Bennett (1795-1872)
American newspaper publisher (New York Herald), dies at 76 [1]
1872 Highlights
About June 1, 1872
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini