98 years ago on June 1st, 1927 A 3.9 magnitude earthquake strikes near Asbury Park, NJ References: www.ldeo.columbia.edu
149 years ago on June 1st, 1876 The Transcontinental Express leaves the New York area to attempt a record-breaking coast-to-coast train trip
42 years ago on June 1st, 1983 A man jumps to his death from the Empire State Building observation deck