What Happened on June 2, 1959

Day of the Week: Tuesday

Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

Allen Ginsberg writes his poem "Lysergic Acid", San Francisco

Beat Poet Allen Ginsberg
Beat Poet
Allen Ginsberg


Famous Birthdays

  • Charlie Huddy, Oshawa, NHL defenseman (Buffalo Sabres)
  • Lydia Lunch, US singer/poetess (Teenage Jesus, Jerks)

Famous Deaths

  • Max Rousié, French rugby footballer, dies in a car crash at 46