Historical Events
Event of Interest
Law professor Giuseppe Conte is sworn in as Italian Prime Minister as head of a populist coalition
- Rouzan al-Najjar, a 22 year-old Palestinian medic is shot and killed by Israeli forces on the Gaza border, causing widespread condmnation
Event of Interest
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy forced out of office by a no-confidence vote in parliament, filed by Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez
- US unemployment rate falls to 3.8%, lowest since 2000
Famous Deaths
- Eddy Clearwater [Edward Harrington], American blues musician (West Side Strut), dies of heart failure at 83
- Jill Ker Conway, Australian-American author, first female president of Smith College, dies at 83
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About June 1, 2018
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Nice For What - Drake
- #1 Song: One Kiss - Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa