Historical Events
- -10] Hurricane Alma, kills 51 in Honduras
- 98th Belmont: William Boland aboard Amberoid wins in 2:29.6
- Novelty single "Batman & His Grandmother" by Dickie Goodman hits #70
Famous Birthdays
- Cecilia Bartoli, Italian mezzo-soprano, born in Rome, Italy
- Nick Kypreos, NHL left wing (Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Toronto, Ontario
- Vladimir Voevodsky, Russian mathematician
Famous Deaths
- Blanche Knopf, American publisher, president of Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. and wife of publisher Alfred A. Knopf Sr., dies at 71
About June 4, 1966
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
#1 Song: Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra