Historical Events
- 30th Belmont: Henry Griffin aboard Hastings wins in 2:24.5
Marconi's Wireless Patent
Italian engineer and inventor Guglielmo Marconi applies for the first ever patent for a system of wireless telegraphy in the United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Gerhard Rohlfs, German explorer and ambassador in Abyssinia, dies at 65
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About June 2, 1896
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
