Historical Events
- NYC transit system issues a new brass with steel bullseye token
- Regular TV coverage of US Senate sessions begins
Famous Birthdays
- (Zsuzsanna) "ZZ" Ward, American blues-rock and R&B singer-songwriter (Put the Gun Down), born in Abington, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Aurel Joliat, Canadian ice hockey player, dies at 84 (b. 1901)
- Daniel Sternefeld, Belgian conductor and composer (Elegie), dies at 80
About June 2, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: June Bank Holiday (Ireland), Queen's Birthday (New Zealand)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Live To Tell - Madonna
#1 Song: Spirit In The Sky - Doctor & The Medics