May 31, 1943 – American Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback (who led the New York Jets to a Super Bowl win in 1969) Joe Nameth is born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
June 1, 1926 – 100 years ago on this date Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe is born in Los Angeles (her given name is Norma Jean Mortensen).
June 2, 1904 – Five-time Olympic Gold Medalist in swimming (1924 and 1928) and actor (famous for Tarzan) Johnny Weissmuller is born in Freidorf, Austria-Hungary.
June 4, 1783 – King George III is born in London – he rules England for 60 years from 1760 to 1820, including the time of the American Revolution.