Historical Events
- 6th US Marine division occupies Orokoe Peninsula Okinawa
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Braxton, American jazz saxophonist and experimental composer (For Alto), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Daniel Topolski, British writer and rowing coach, born in London (d. 2015)
- Gordon Waller, Scottish pop singer (Peter & Gordon - " A World Without Love"), born in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (d. 2009)
- Ivan "Ironman" Stewart, American Mickey Thompson off-road champion (1983, 84, 90), born in Oklahoma
- Margaret Impert, American actress (Maggie, Spencer's Pilots), born in Horseheads North, New York
Famous Deaths
- Georg Kaiser, German playwright (The Burghers of Calais), dies at 66
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About June 4, 1945
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
