Historical Events
Radio Premiere
Edgar Wallace becomes the first British radio sports journalist reporting on The Derby for the British Broadcasting Company (BBC)
Event of Interest
Gangster Albert Anastasia is convicted of illegal possession of a firearm and sentenced to two years in prison
Famous Birthdays
- Allan Wicks, British cathedral organist and choral conductor (Canterbury, 1961-88), born in Harden, England (d. 2010)
- V. C. Andrews, American author (Flowers in the Attic), born in Portsmouth, Virginia (d. 1986)
About June 6, 1923
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
