Historical Events
Film & TV History
Ken Jennings begins his 74-game winning streak on the syndicated television game show "Jeopardy!"
Famous Deaths
- Loyd Sigmon, American radio broadcaster, sound engineer, and inventor ("Sig Alert" for traffic and emergency notices), dies from complications of Parkinson's disease at 95
- Nicolai Ghiaurov, Bulgarian operatic basso singer, dies of a heart attack at 74
2004 Highlights
About June 2, 2004
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Burn - Usher
#1 Song: F.U.R.B (F U Right Back) - Frankee