Historical Events
- Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition opens in Seattle
Famous Birthdays
- Hans Vogt, Norwegian linguist, born in Fredrikstad, Norway (d. 1986)
- Szymon Goldberg, Polish-American violinist, and conductor (Netherlands Chamber Orchestra), born in Włocławek, Poland (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Giuseppe Martucci, composer, dies at 53
Died in 1909 1909 Highlights
About June 1, 1909
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
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