Historical Events
Bill Bishop's Victoria Cross
Canadian ace Billy Bishop undertakes a solo mission behind enemy lines, shooting down three aircraft as they were about to take off and several more on the ground, for which he is awarded the Victoria Cross
Famous Birthdays
- Heinz Sielmann, German photographer and filmmaker (d. 2006)
- Max Showalter, American actor and composer (Kansas, Niagara, Stockard Channing Show in Caldwell), born in Caldwell, Kansas (d. 2000)
About June 2, 1917
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
