Jun 1 6th Belmont: James Roe aboard Joe Daniels wins in 2:58.25 Jun 5 Republican National Convention meets (Philadelphia) Jun 8 US Congress endorses penny post card Jun 14 Trade unions are legalised in Canada. Jun 18 Woman's Suffrage Convention held at Merchantile Liberty Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 1871 Historical Events by Year 1873