Historical Events
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition opens in Seattle
Famous Birthdays
- Hans Vogt, Norwegian linguist (d. 1986)
- Szymon Goldberg, Polish-American violinist, and conductor (Netherlands Chamber Orchestra)
Famous Deaths
- Giuseppe Martucci, composer, dies at 53
1909 Highlights
About June 1, 1909
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini