Historical Events
Belmont Stakes
94th Belmont: Bill Shoemaker aboard Jaipur wins in 2:28.8
Music Concert
American pop and jazz singer Tony Bennett makes his Carnegie Hall concert debut, NYC
- Warner Bros "Bill of Hare" with Bug Bunny premieres in USA
Famous Birthdays
- Eddie Lundon, British rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter (China Crisis - "Wishful Thinking"), born in Kirby, Liverpool, England
Famous Deaths
- Henry Kendall, British director and actor (Amazing Quest, Shadow, Rich & Strange), dies from a heart attack at 65
About June 9, 1962
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
#1 Song: Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presley
