Historical Events
- 1st African American to graduate from US Naval Academy (Wesley Anthony Brown)
- Dragnet is 1st broadcast on radio (KFI in Los Angeles)
- GN Clark becomes 1st female US treasurer
Famous Birthdays
- David Evenett, MP (Conservative)
- Stephen Ruppenthal, American trumpet player and composer (Kakao-Poetic Lippudenies of the Ungumptious), born
Famous Deaths
Amadeo Giannini
Amadeo Giannini, American banker and entrepreneur (founded Bank of America), dies at 79
1949 Highlights
About June 3, 1949
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
