June 1: What Happened on This Day in History
June 1st marks the 152nd day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 153rd in case of leap years). There are 213 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on June 1st in history, famous birthdays on June 1st, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to June 1.
What happened on June 1?
Here's what happened on June 1st in history:
- 2020: On June 1, 2020, during a peaceful protest in Washington, D.C.'s Lafayette Square, federal law enforcement officers conducted a sudden and violent clearing of protesters nearly 30 minutes before the city's 7:00 p.m. curfew. Immediately following the clearing, President Trump walked across the square to St. John's Church, posing for photographs while holding a Bible. The incident sparked extensive public backlash, with subsequent investigations finding the Trump administration's justifications for the clearing operation were not credible.
- 2014: A devastating terrorist attack occurred in Mubi, northeastern Nigeria, where at least 40 people were killed in a bombing at a football match. In a separate incident, two Italian priests and a Canadian nun were kidnapped by Boko Haram militants, though they were later released.
- 2011: The Arab Spring, a series of pro-democracy uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa, continued to unfold with significant political and social transformations in multiple countries.
- 2010: Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers sold a rare Roman gold aureus of Marcus Junius Brutus, dated circa 42 BCE, which was graded Choice AU by NGC. This coin is the finest of only eight known specimens and was sold for US$603,750.
- 2004: Significant political disruption occurred in Taiwan when opposition lawmakers prevented Premier Yu Shyikun from delivering a government report, challenging President Chen Shuibian's narrow reelection victory by tearing up documents and displaying protest banners.
- 2002: Hansie Cronje, a prominent South African cricketer known for his significant contributions to the sport and later controversial match-fixing scandal, passed away.
- 1999: Napster debuts as a groundbreaking peer-to-peer file-sharing platform, revolutionizing digital music distribution and challenging traditional music industry models. The service allows users to share and download MP3 music files directly between computers, sparking significant technological and legal discussions about digital copyright.
- 1998: Darwin Joston, an American actor known for his work in film and television, passed away. Born in 1937, Joston was remembered for his contributions to the entertainment industry throughout his career.
- 1995: Justin Tyler Carroll wins the 68th National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling 'xanthosis', a medical term referring to a yellowish discoloration of the skin.
- 1988: The renowned musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel, Les Misérables, opens at the Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles, expanding its critically acclaimed Broadway run.
What famous birthdays are on June 1?
On June 1st there are the following famous birthdays:
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Morgan Freeman (1937)Legendary American actor known for his distinctive voice and powerful performances, who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in...
![Bekim Fehmiu]()
Bekim Fehmiu (1936)Bekim Fehmiu was a prominent Yugoslav actor who gained international recognition and was a pioneering figure in Balkan cinema during the...
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Walt Whitman (1819)Walt whitman was an american poet known for his influential work 'leaves of grass', which celebrated the human spirit and individuality.
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Amy Schumer (1981)Amy Schumer is a prominent American comedian, actress, writer, and producer known for her bold, satirical stand-up comedy and roles in films...
![Jennifer Coolidge]()
Jennifer Coolidge (1961)Renowned comedic actress famous for her memorable roles in American Pie, Legally Blonde, and Christopher Guest mockumentaries.
![Mario Cimarro]()
Mario Cimarro (1971)Mario Cimarro is a well-known Cuban-American actor and singer, famous for his roles in telenovelas and Latin American entertainment.
![Cleavon Little]()
Cleavon Little (1939)Renowned African American actor best known for his iconic role in the Mel Brooks comedy 'Blazing Saddles', who tragically died of colon...
![Rene Auberjonois]()
Rene Auberjonois (1940)Versatile American actor renowned for his distinctive voice and character roles in film, television, and theater, including Star Trek: Deep...
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Powers Boothe (1948)Acclaimed American actor known for roles in films like 'Tombstone' and TV series such as 'Deadwood', with a career spanning several decades.
![Sarah Wayne Callies]()
Sarah Wayne Callies (1977)Sarah Wayne Callies is an acclaimed American actress best known for her prominent roles in hit TV series 'Prison Break' and 'The Walking...
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Who died on June 1?
On June 1st the following celebrities died:
![David Ruffin]()
David Ruffin (1991)Legendary soul singer known for his powerful vocals with The Temptations, famous for hits like 'Papa Was a Rolling Stone'.
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- Ernst B Chain (1941)
Renowned German-British biochemist who played a crucial role in the development of penicillin.
- Yves Saint Laurent (2008)
Legendary French-Algerian fashion designer who revolutionized haute couture in the 20th century.
- Lizzie Borden (1927)
Lizzie Borden was an American journalist and writer who gained notoriety for her alleged involvement in the 1892 murders of her father and...
- Leslie Howard (1943)
British actor, whose films include "major barbara," the scarlet pimpernel and "gone with the wind.
- Vincent O'Brien (2009)
Legendary Irish horse trainer renowned for training numerous champion racehorses and considered one of the most successful trainers in horse...
What day of the year is June 1?
June 1st marks the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 153rd in case of leap years).
There are 213 days remaining until the end of the year.
June 1st is the 1st day of the month of June.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day June 1?
The zodiac sign associated with June 1st is Gemini according to the Western Zodiac.
