Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
1st sporting event televised nationally - Jersey Joe Walcott beats Ezzard Charles in 15 rounds for heavyweight boxing title, at Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Test Cricket debut of Freddie Trueman v India at Headingley
Famous Birthdays
- Carole Fredericks, American singer (Fredericks Goldman Jones), born in Springfield, Massachusetts (d. 2001)
- Daniel Katzen, American French horn player (Boston Symphony, 1979-2008), and teacher (University of Arizona, 2008-), born in Rochester, New York
- Monnette Sudler, American jazz guitarist (Sounds of Liberation), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2022)
- Mukesh Bhatt, Indian film producer (Vishesh Films), born in Mumbai, India
About June 5, 1952
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
