Historical Events
- British government grants Cyrenaica (East-Libya) independence
- KSL TV channel 5 in Salt Lake City, UT (CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Mike Levine, Canadian rock keyboardist, bassist (Triumph), born in Toronto, Ontario
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz wed for the second time
1949 Highlights
About June 1, 1949
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini