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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for June 1, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
These observances run for a full week; this calendar day falls inside the week.
These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.
Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for June.
International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).
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.
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
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.
Massachusetts becomes the first state to set a minimum wage. The legislation applied exclusively to women and minors (workers under 18) in industries like textile manufacturing.
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,
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.
1960s folk singer for the Mamas & the Papas.
Religious leader and 2nd President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Pianist known for his beautiful interpretations of Mozart and Beethoven.
Multi-award-winning actor whose career has spanned over six decades. Two well-known films are Driving Miss Daisy and Million Dollar Baby.
Author and screenwriter remembered for creating the screenplay for the film Beetlejuice.
Actor easily identified by his role as "The Wizard" in the The Wizard of Oz.
Journalist and founder of the Korean American Journalists Association.
Current puppeteer of Cookie Monster on Sesame Street.
Model and actress known as the "Blonde Bombshell."
