Historical Events
- Czech distance runner Emile Zatopek breaks his own 10,000m world record, clocking 28:54.2 in Brussels, Belgium
Famous Birthdays
- Wiktor Łyjak, Polish organist, historian, instrument restorer, educator, and author, born in Skierniewice, Poland
Famous Weddings
- Marriage of the parents of Diana, Princess of Wales; Frances Roche (18) to John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, later Earl of Spencer (30) at Westminster Abbey (divorced 1969)
Famous Deaths
- Martin Andersen Nexø, Danish writer (Pelle Erobreren), dies at 84
1954 Highlights
About June 1, 1954
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Secret Love - Doris Day
