Historical Events
- Europe launches its first voyage to another planet, Mars. The European Space Agency's Mars Express probe launches from the Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan.
Famous Deaths
- Fred Blassie, American professional wrestler (b. 1918)
- JĂșlius Kowalski, Slovak composer, dies at 91
2003 Highlights
About June 2, 2003
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: June Bank Holiday (Ireland), Queen's Birthday (New Zealand)
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini