Historical Events
- Black Americans observed day of fasting in protest against lynchings
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Jan Hanussen [Hermann Steinschneider], Austrian astrologist, clairvoyant, illusionist, and speaking tutor to Hitler, born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1933)
- Royal Beal, American actor (Death of a Salesman), born in Brookline, Massachusetts (d. 1969)
- Tan Malaka, Indonesian philosopher and founder (Indonesian Communist), born in Limapuluh Koto, Dutch East Indies (d. 1949)
About June 2, 1899
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
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