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Events on Monday 2 June 1941 2
1903 – 1941Lou Gehrig (1903-1941)Died 2 June 1941, aged 37Lou Gehrig was a New York Yankees first baseman who played 2,130 consecutive games. He died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which became widely known by his name.
1941 – 2021Charlie WattsThe Rolling Stones' drummer for 58 yearsCharlie Watts (June 2, 1941 – August 24, 2021) was the drummer and a co-founder of the Rolling Stones. Known for his understated jazz-influenced style, he was the heartbeat of the band for 58 years. He died peacefully in London on August 24, 2021, aged 80.