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International observance days, weeks, and months for June 1, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
Events that occurred on June 1 throughout history
The first earthquake is recorded in U.S. in Massachusetts.
The court-martial for Benedict Arnold and charges of malfeasance begins. The court-martial investigated eight charges involving malfeasance and using his military position for personal gain.
Tennessee is admitted as the 16th state in the Union. Territorial leaders held a constitutional convention in Knoxville in January 1796 to create a constitution and elect officials before petitioning Washington to create the state.
President James Madison asks Congress to declare war on the United Kingdom based on years of maritime harassment, the impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy, and British support for Native Americans.
the African Slave Trade Treaty Act between the U.S. and U.K. abolishes the slave trade in U.S. The Act granted naval forces the right to search suspected vessels to suppress the transatlantic slave trade.
Thomas Edison is granted his first patent for the Electric Vote Recorder. The Recorder let legislators instantly register "yes" or "no" using an electric switch. The commercial sale of the Recorder failed.
The U.S. Census Bureau begins using Herman Hollerith's tabulating machine to count census returns. The tabulator helped capture and process census data quicker by reading holes on paper punch cards.
Justice Louis Brandeis becomes the first Jewish person to be confirmed the the U.S. Supreme Court.
The first major boxing match is televised in the U.S. The match was between heavyweights the former world champion Max Baer (L) and Lou Nova (W).
WWII rationing coupons are finally disbanded after five years. Distribution of sugar was the final wartime coupon product to be administered by the Office of Price Administration,
1792 - Kentucky is admitted as the 15th state to the Union. Originally a territory of Virginia, Kentucky was the first state established west of the Appalachian Mountains
Terry Nichols is sentenced for the Oklahoma City Bombing. He was sentenced for 161 consecutive life terms for 161 lives lost, without the possibility of parole.
Admiral Linda Fagan (U.S. Coast Guard) becomes the first female Commander of a U.S. military branch.
People born on June 1
Musical icon in the 1950s and 1960s with hits like Love Letters in the Sand, Ain't That a Shame, and April Love.
Actor easily identified by his role as "The Wizard" in the The Wizard of Oz.
Pianist known for his beautiful interpretations of Mozart and Beethoven.
Religious leader and 2nd President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Journalist and founder of the Korean American Journalists Association.
Author and screenwriter remembered for creating the screenplay for the film Beetlejuice.
Current puppeteer of Cookie Monster on Sesame Street.
Model and actress known as the "Blonde Bombshell."
Multi-award-winning actor whose career has spanned over six decades. Two well-known films are Driving Miss Daisy and Million Dollar Baby.
