Famous Birthdays
- Heather Couper, British astronomer and presenter (The Sky at Night), born in Wallesey, England (d. 2020)
- Stewart Ginn, Australian golfer (Senior Players C'ship 2002), born in Melbourne, Victoria
Famous Deaths
- Dynam-Victor Fumet, French composer, dies at 82
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About June 2, 1949
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 74 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini