Historical Events
- 62nd Belmont: Earl Sande aboard Gallant Fox wins in 2:31.6
- NY Times agrees to capitalize the n in "Negro"
Famous Birthdays
- Hilderaldo Bellini, Brazilian footballer (World Cup 1958, 1952, 51 caps), born in Itapira, Brazil (d. 2014)
- Ian Leggat, New Zealand cricketer (1 Test v South Africa 1953-54 without distinction), born in Invercargill, New Zealand