What Happened on June 3, 1935

Historical Events

  • French liner SS Normandie sets Atlantic crossing record of four days, three hours and 14 minutes on her maiden voyage
  • One thousand unemployed Canadian workers board freight cars in Vancouver, British Columbia, beginning a protest trek to Ottawa, Ontario

Famous Birthdays

  • Ken Ploen, American CFL HOF quarterback (CFL All-Star 1965; CFL West All-Star 1957, 59, 65 Winnipeg Blue Bombers), born in Lost Nation, Iowa (d. 2024)
  • Ted Curson, American jazz tumpeter, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2012)

About June 3, 1935

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini