What Happened on June 2, 1970

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy McCollum, NFL center/guard (New Orleans Saints), born in Toledo, Ohio
  • B-Real [Louis Freese], American rapper (Cypress Hill), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Eric Riley, American NBA center (Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves), born in Cleveland, Ohio
  • Karen Mok, Hong Kong actress and singer (Around the World in 80 Days), born in Hong Kong
  • Marty Mcinnis, American NHL left wing (NY Islanders), born in Weymouth, Massachusetts
  • Mike Kelly, American baseball player, born in Los Angeles, California

Famous Deaths

  • Albert Lamorisse, French film director and screenwriter (b. 1922)
  • Bruce McLaren, New Zealand car racer and founder of eponymous race team, dies in a car crash at 32
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights

About June 2, 1970

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Everything Is Beautiful - Ray Stevens
  • UK #1 Song: Yellow River - Christie