Historical Events
- 103rd Belmont: Walter Blum aboard Pass Catcher wins in 2:30.6
- French Open Women's Tennis: Evonne Goolagong wins her first career Grand Slam singles title; beats fellow Australian Helen Gourlay 6-3, 7-5
Famous Birthdays
Mark Wahlberg (52 years old)
American singer (Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch) and actor (Boogie Nights, The Departed), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Susan Lynch, Northern Irish actress (Nora), born in Corrinshego, Northern Ireland
- Takaya Tsubobayashi, Japanese racing driver
About June 5, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
