☆ Today is the International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. It's not a theme that really rings a bell, but I guess there is a way of thinking that we don't need deserts.
＜Today's anniversary＞
●World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1995. It is one of the International Days.
On this day in 1994, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification was adopted.
This day is to raise awareness of the need for international cooperation to combat the effects of desertification and drought, and of the implementation of the Convention to Combat Desertification.
●Oto no Hakobune Day
Established by the Oto no Hakobune Executive Committee.
Oto no Hakobune is a musical unit led by flutist Miho Yokota, a personality on the Nippon Broadcasting System's "Magical Radio" program. Its producer, Shigeki Shirane, passed away suddenly on June 17, 2017 (Heisei 29). The members and related parties held a memorial live performance on this day, and set it as a day to pledge to carry on Mr. Shirane's will for music.
The anniversary was recognized and registered by the Japan Anniversary Association in 2018 (Heisei 30). on Sunday, June 17, 2018 .
●Satsuma Day
On this day in 1866 (Keio 2), the British (England) Minister Harry Parkes (1828-1885) is said to have visited the Satsuma Clan.
It is not known who established the day or the purpose of the commemoration.
●Waterless Day
Established by Cosmo Life Co.
The date is named after "water" and is in June, from the lunar calendar's alias "mizunashi month" to every "Wednesday" of that month. Household chores around water related to drinking water, such as the trouble of buying and carrying bottled drinks and boiling water to make tea, were named "mizu-ji.
●Inari Day
Established by Misuzu Corporation, which manufactures and sells ingredients for inari sushi.
The date was set on the 17th of each month because of the Japanese reading of "17" as "inari" (inari).
▼ Salt Reduction Day
Established by the Japan Society of Hypertension, a non-profit organization.
The date was chosen from "World Hypertension Day" established by the World Federation of Hypertension and "Hypertension Day" established by the Japan Society of Hypertension on May 17, with the aim of promoting salt reduction throughout the year on the 17th of every month.
▼ Hazume Memorial Day
The anniversary of the death of Hatsujo Yamaguchi, a haiku poet of the Showa period, in 1985.
▼ Independence Day [Iceland].
On this day in 1944, Iceland declared its independence from Denmark.
▼ German Unification Day [West Germany, - 1990].
Commemorates the East Berlin Riots of 1953.
▼ Zemla Uprising Day (Saharan Arab Democratic Republic)
＜Today's Events＞
■Sanno Festival
Tokyo
Period：June 07, 2022～June 17, 2022
Place：Hie Shrine, Tokyo
<The Sanno Matsuri will be canceled in 2022. Sanno Matsuri, one of the three major festivals of Edo, will be held at Hie Shrine. The festival is held at Hie Shrine...
■Suigo Ushio Iris Festival
Ibaraki, Japan
Period：May 20, 2022-June 19, 2022
Place: Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden, Shihoroi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
5.0 (1 review)
The Suigo Shihoroi Iris Festival is a historic event that began in 1952. The Suigo Shihorai Iris Garden, the venue of the festival, is filled with 1 million colorful irises of about 500 species, heralding the arrival of early summer....
＜Today's fortune ranking＞
◆No. 1: Taurus
Points of luck
I can do it! You will be able to jump over any hurdle if you think you can do it.
Overall luck ★★★★★
Overall luck is good. Dieting and exercising should start with clear goals. If possible, set your goals high to push yourself in a positive way.
Love ★★★★
Good luck in love. This is a time when your charm shines through in every action you take. Even if you are normally a quiet person, try acting boldly just for today.
Interpersonal luck. ★★★★★
Good fortune. People around you will cooperate with your bold actions, even if they are surprised. Proceed freely as you feel like it.
Luck in study and work. ★★★★★
Good fortune. Set specific dreams and goals. You will be able to organize what you need to do to achieve your goals and you will be motivated.
Financial fortune ★★★★★
Pleasant luck. Spend money on things that will improve you. If you are studying something, go to a big bookstore to look at technical books.
Luck for going out ★★★★★
Good fortune. Going out is recommended rather than strolling around the neighborhood. Visiting famous tourist spots is also a good idea. It will be a memorable day.
Beauty and health: ★★★★★
Good health. You will be energetic and active. This is the perfect day to get involved in serious sports. Sweat as much as you can.
Lucky number: 3
Lucky color: Red plum
Lucky food: Chili beans
Lucky item: A printer
◆2nd : Virgo
Agee lucky points
Money circulates. You will be able to ride on the flow of money.
Overall luck ★★★★★
Overall luck is pleasant. Money will come in even when it is low. A money stream of additional income is likely to flow in. Be kind to family and friends and you may be rewarded.
Love luck ★★★★
Good luck. You make the plans for today's date. Choosing a slightly luxurious restaurant will make both of you feel more excited.
Interpersonal luck. ★★★★★
Good fortune. This is a good day to show your leadership skills to the fullest. At work, you can expect to make great progress by taking the initiative.
Study and work luck. ★★★★
Good luck. A project that has been on the drawing board for a long time will finally see the light of day! Your passionate "I want to do it! will be conveyed to those around you and they will cooperate with you.
Financial luck. ★★★★★
Good fortune. Gambling will be lucky. Those who have never gambled before may have beginner's luck. However, be careful not to be greedy for more and more, as it will backfire.
Luck in going out. ★★★★★
Good fortune. This is a good day to go out. If possible, invite lots of friends to go out with you. It will be a day to remember.
Beauty and health: ★★★★★
Good health. You will feel light and look radiant! Try to follow the health and beauty regimens of celebrities and entertainers.
Lucky number: 3
Lucky color: Yellow
Lucky food: Meat plate
Lucky Item: Face Powder
◆No. 3: Scorpios
Agee lucky points
There are things you can understand each other because you are of the same age.
Overall luck ★★★★
Overall luck is good. Talking with people your age or friends your age will cheer you up. If you have a problem, talk about it openly. They will be able to think with you from the same perspective.
Love Luck ★★★★
Good luck. If you go to events and seminars in your field of interest, you may meet someone who shares your values. In the meantime, try talking to them yourself!
Interpersonal luck. ★★★★★
Good fortune. You will have a chance to get the information you want from your friends. You may even find a new hobby. Try to talk to as many people as possible and gather information!
Luck in study and work. ★★★★★
Good luck at work. By digging deeper into your favorite field, you will be able to master specialized knowledge and skills. If you are going to do something, you should aim to become a specialist.
Financial fortune ★★★★
Good luck. This is a good time to start saving money. Don't just save, but also give gifts to those who have helped you.
Luck for going out. ★★★★
Good luck. No matter where you go today, it is a good day to go out. Fun things are waiting for you. A visit to a bookstore or stationery store may bring good luck.
Good luck with beauty and health. ★★★★
Good luck. Reviewing basic skin care will improve skin conditions. Check out a wide range of products from cleansing methods to cosmetics.
Lucky number: 6
Lucky color: Ochre
Lucky food: Small fish snacks
Lucky item: A pen tray
◆4th : Capricorn
Lucky Points
It seems that you win when you say so. More than you can imagine will be waiting for you.
Overall luck ★★★★
Overall luck is good. If you get a "I know this person!" feeling, talk to him or her. you should be proactive in talking to him or her. The courage to take the first step is the key to opening the door to happiness. The stars are supporting you.
Luck in love ★★★★★
Good luck. It will be good if you can show off your honest and calm image. The opposite sex around you may see this and suddenly ask you out on a date.
Interpersonal luck ★★★★
Ordinary and stable luck. Younger people will depend on you. Don't be troublesome and respond politely to them. Create an atmosphere where you can talk openly.
Luck in study and work ★★★★
Good luck. Your intellectual side may come into focus today. If you put it to use at work, it could lead to great results.
Financial luck. ★★★★
Good luck. Spending money will improve your luck. It is okay to spend generously today. As long as you have a good plan, you can take on the challenge of investing.
Luck in going out. ★★★★
Good luck. There will be happy events while out and about. Challenge anything that catches your fancy without hesitation. You will feel an unusual sense of satisfaction.
Beauty and health: ★★★★
Good luck. This is the perfect day to start a diet. You will enjoy doing exercises that are a little harder, which will give you confidence and help you achieve your goals smoothly.
Lucky number: 1
Lucky color: Blue green
Lucky food: Ground meat
Lucky item: Bicycle
◆5th : Pisces
Lucky Points
Reviewing the basics of the basics will improve overall.
Overall luck ★★★★
Overall luck is mediocre and stable. Improve basic fitness by jogging or walking. Continuing to do so will improve your diet.
Love
Ordinary and stable luck. You may find yourself getting jealous of relationships that never change. Keep improving yourself and slowly but surely close the gap between you and your partner.
Interpersonal luck ★★★★
Good luck. Today you can behave as you wish without being shy, and you don't have to worry about what others think, so go ahead and do it freely!
Luck in study and work ★★★★
Good luck. If you have an idea, no matter how small, try to give it shape. You may make an invention or discovery related to work.
Financial fortune ★★★★
Ordinary and stable luck. Try to gather information on money as your interests lead you. If you find something you like, don't hesitate to do it.
Luck in going out. ★★★★
Good luck. You will have a good time if you attend events and hobby clubs that interest you. You will meet people from various industries and broaden your horizons.
Beauty and Health ★★★★
Ordinary and stable luck. Dieting: Once you calculate your calories, you will be able to check your basics. Look for supplements that suit your purpose.
Lucky number: 5
Lucky color: Blue
Lucky food: Pizza
Lucky item: Wall clock
◆No.6: Cancer
Aggravation Luck Points
Once you have completed what you need to do, don't let up and help those around you.
Overall luck ★★★★
Overall luck is mediocre and stable. You will be able to accomplish your quota smoothly. If you have the energy, follow up with junior staff to gain their trust.
Love luck ★★★★
Good luck. Conversation and casual gestures will be full of natural sex appeal. You may be asked out by that person you've been eyeing.
Interpersonal luck ★★★★
Mixed good and bad luck. Be sure to consult with someone before making important decisions regarding work or love. The opinions of close friends and family members will be very helpful.
Study and work luck ★★★★
Ordinary and stable luck. Don't just think about it! Clarify the work or study you want to do, and publicly declare it, and you will attract luck.
Money ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Luck of self-restraint. Suggestions that you may make mistakes in shopping. Especially with mail order, you may find that what you buy is not what you imagined or that you will receive a different item. Check carefully before ordering.
Going out luck ★★★★
Ordinary and stable luck. Casual places will be lucky spots. Try going out in your own style without being overdone.
Beauty and health: ★★★★
Good luck. Face massages will soften your expression and brighten your smile. Try to imitate what you see in magazines and on social networking sites.
Lucky number: 5
Lucky color: Royal blue
Lucky food: Shrimp au gratin
Lucky item: Baby pink blush
◆No. 7: Sagittarius
Lucky Points
If you think you have done something wrong, correct your course as soon as possible.
Overall luck ★★★★
Overall luck is mixed. You may have to speak back harshly. If you are misunderstood, it will be hard to deal with later. If you think you said too much, apologize immediately.
Love
Ordinary and stable luck. Couples will feel secure. Singles will be attracted to kind people, but don't be hasty and misunderstand.
Interpersonal luck ★★★★
Mixed good and bad luck. This is the time to be good at entertaining others. However, be careful not to get carried away and go too far.
Study and work luck ★★★★
A mixture of good and bad luck. This is a time when your abilities will be underestimated. Hold on, believing that the day will come when your abilities will be recognized. Steady efforts will blossom.
Financial luck ★★★★
Good luck. Every little bit counts, so it is a good idea to start saving coins, such as 500-yen coin savings. Organizing your loyalty cards will further improve your financial luck.
Luck to go out ★ ★
Luck is in the air. It is best to refrain from going out today. If you really want to get some fresh air, avoid stimulating places and go to a place where you can relax.
Beauty and health ★ ★
Weight luck. If you are not careful, you may get injured in unexpected places. Be more careful in places you are used to, such as at home. If you are tired, it is even worse.
Lucky number: 8
Lucky color: Camouflage
Lucky food: Mara Khao
Lucky item: Apron
◆No. 8: Leo
Aging lucky points
Be careful of careless remarks. It will be hard to restore lost trust.
Overall luck ★★★★
Overall luck is mixed. Your comments are likely to cause unexpected turbulence. Be careful with your words. Speak slowly.
Love
This is a good time to be self-conscious. Ideals and reality are different! Be aware of this. If you are too eager to find the perfect lover, you may end up squandering your chance to meet someone.
Interpersonal luck ★★★★
A mixture of good and bad luck. Even if you don't realize it, you may be tense with others. Try to speak slowly and smile.
Luck in study and work. ★★★★
Good luck. You will be entrusted with a task of great responsibility. Nothing will come your way that you cannot overcome. Visualize success and work hard with confidence!
Money fortune ★ ★
Weigh yourself carefully. Worries about running out of money will increase. Vague anxiety is not good for mental health. Think of concrete measures such as keeping a household account book.
Luck in going out ★ ★
Luck of being self-indulgent. Going out will not yield much. It is better to concentrate on housework, cleaning and tidying up your living environment today.
Beauty and Health ★★★★
Mixed luck. Stoicism and muscle training and body building will cause you to push yourself too hard. Even if you have the energy to concentrate, do so in moderation today.
Lucky number: 8
Lucky color: Green
Lucky food: Sports drink
Lucky Item: Business card folder
◆9th: Gemini
Lucky Points
You seem to lack empathy today. It is better to be quiet.
Overall luck ★★★
Overall luck is to be cautious. You have gone to a lot of trouble to plan leisure activities, but the people around you don't seem to be enjoying them. Find out in advance what everyone wants to do.
Love
Mixed fortunes. There are opportunities for new love, but memories of the past will get in the way. The past is not a driving force. Let go and move on.
Interpersonal luck ★ ★
This is a turbulent time. Your reluctance to show your true feelings may arouse animosity from those around you. Don't be shy and talk honestly with them.
Study and work luck ★ ★
This is a good time to be self-centered. Laziness will eventually come back to you. There are hints that this could lead to trouble, so do your part carefully.
Money ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Mixed luck. There is a suggestion that shopping will be a stress reliever, but it will have the opposite effect. Instead, look for ways to increase your money.
Going out ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Restrain yourself. If you are shopping, it is better to just look today. You will get tired easily and make compromises. Let it be a preliminary check.
Beauty and Health
Weight luck. One-pointed extravagance in makeup, fashion, etc. will have the opposite effect today. Also, don't be too flashy; keep balance and naturalness in mind.
Lucky number: 2
Lucky color: Ash gray
Lucky food: Sweet potatoes
Lucky item: Travel magazine
◆No. 10: Aquarius
Lucky Points
If you are tired, spend time at home. Don't take it out on money.
Overall luck ★★★
Overall luck is self-restraint. This is a day when you will want to relieve stress by shopping. You may regret it later, so it's better to stay at home today. Stress should be released in a healthy way.
Love
This is a day of upheaval. Just when you think you have one more step to go, you may find yourself falling out of love. Couples who have promised to get married may find themselves back at square one.
Interpersonal luck ★ ★
Luck in holding one's own. You may be the victim of an unfair rumor, and you may feel anger rising in your heart. It is wise to be patient rather than to argue unnecessarily.
Study and work
This is a turbulent time. Things will come up that will slow down your work, so read two steps ahead and be careful not to get dragged down.
Financial fortune ★ ★
Luck of self-restraint. You want to save money, but money is going out the door, and you may feel downhearted. Seek the opinion of a professional to see if there is a more efficient way.
Going out ★★★★
Mixed luck. Today is a good day to go out for drinks and seasonal food. Taking a large group of people out will be a lot of fun.
Beauty and health ★ ★
This is a day of turbulence. Today is a day to feel unsure of yourself. Eat and sleep well. You will feel better when your basic needs are met.
Lucky number: 7
Lucky color: Sky blue
Lucky food: Lobster salad
Lucky Item: Body cream
◆No. 11: Aries
Lucky Points
This is a day when things don't go your way. If you get desperate, you will lose.
Overall luck ★
Overall luck will be turbulent. Unwanted people will be involved in your work and this will hinder your progress. It is best to carry over important matters to a later date.
Love ★ ★ Love luck.
This is a good time to be cautious. Even if you keep your feelings secret, your partner will not notice. Aggressive rivals may get to you before you do. Make your own moves.
Interpersonal luck ★ ★
Luck of self-restraint. Refrain from rude behavior toward superiors. Even if it is someone who you don't feel comfortable with who is usually very kind to you, at least show some courtesy.
Study and work
This is a turbulent time. The amount of work you have to do is enormous and you don't know where to start. Make a list of your work and organize it in your head. Set priorities and move forward.
Financial luck
This is a period of turbulent luck. You may make an unbelievable mistake by getting the amount of money wrong by one digit or by getting the wrong size of clothes. ・・・・・・ Shopping in a short time is a no-no.
Going out ★
Disturbing luck. If you go out at random, you may not get anything. You will waste time, money, and energy. It is better to make plans in advance.
Beauty and health
This is a turbulent time. Dieters may lose motivation because they are not satisfied with their efforts. Don't be too stoic, but remember to pamper yourself in a good way.
Lucky number: 6
Lucky color: Japanese bush warbler
Lucky food: Hanabira mochi (rice cakes with flower petals)
Lucky Item: Rubber bands
◆12th: Libra
Agee lucky points
Remember to keep an honest heart! It may lead to your human growth.
Overall luck
Overall luck is weak. Advice from seniors in life may be frustrating, but if you don't listen to it honestly thinking it's for your own good, you may end up clashing with the person you are talking to.
Love ★
Luck is sluggish. Even if you meet an attractive person of the opposite sex, you may have to wait until another time to shorten the distance between you. Forcing things will likely cause unexpected problems.
Interpersonal luck ★ ★
Luck to be self-conscious. Today you may be more concerned about the way people look at you than you should be. If you feel uncomfortable around other people, go home early and relax.
Study and work luck ★
Low luck. Talking to your parents or siblings about your feelings may restore your positive outlook. Even if you lose sight of your goals and are overcome with anxiety, you will be fine as long as you have the support of those around you.
Financial fortune ★
Slow luck. Worry will cause you to make a lot of unnecessary purchases. Think of things you may use someday as things you don't need to buy today.
Luck for going out ★
Slow luck. If you venture out looking for stimulation and freshness, you will probably fail. You will have more fun today at a familiar place where you can relax.
Beauty and health
Low luck. Skin problems may be caused by poor diet. Review your diet. It is recommended to take a relaxing bath to release waste.
Lucky number: 7
Lucky color: Wisteria
Lucky food: Hoba Miso
Lucky Item: Spice mill
＜Today's Events＞
362 - The Roman Emperor Julian banished Christians from positions such as teachers and high officials.
1565 - The three Miyoshi warriors attacked and killed Ashikaga Yoshiteru, the 13th shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate (Eiroku Incident).
1631 - Mumtaz Mahal, the first queen of the Mughal Empire, dies in childbirth. Her husband, Emperor Shah Jahan, spends 22 years building the Taj Mahal for her.
1775 - American Revolution: Battle of Bunker Hill
1789 - French Revolution: The National Assembly is proclaimed by the delegates of the Third Estate, who break away from the Tripartite Pact.
1857 - The Shimoda Magistrate and U.S. Consul General Townsend Harris sign the nine-article Shimoda Agreement, which amends the Treaty of Amity between the United States and Japan.
1858 (May 7, 5th year of Ansei) - Ito Genpaku and other Dutch doctors in Edo established the Otamagaike Smallpox Station in Ueno.
1864 (May 14, Genji 1) - The Edo shogunate establishes the Kobe Navy Yard.
1876 - Black Hills War: Battle of Rosebud
1885 - The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York from France.
1885 - Yodo River flood of 1885. The Amano River, a tributary of the Yodo River, bursts its banks, flooding the Yodo River basin in Osaka Prefecture for the next seven months.
1892 - Brienz-Rothorn railroad opens in Switzerland.
1897 - Three hundred and sixty ship carpenters in Kanagawa Prefecture are dismissed from the union.
1901 - The SAT, a college aptitude test, is launched in the United States.
1918 - Imperial Artificial Silk Yarn (now Teijin) established.
1930 - U.S. President Herbert Hoover signs the Smoot-Hawley Act into law, placing high tariffs on more than 20,000 imports into the United States.
1932 - Bonus Army. About 31,000 people, including World War I veterans and their families, march on Washington, D.C., to demand accelerated payment of their benefits.
1933 - Ghostop Incident. A major conflict develops between the Army and the police.
1933 - The Kobe side of the Hanshin Main Line is switched to a new underground line (Iwaya Station - Sannomiya Station). The above-ground line between Iwaya and Kobe (Takimichi) stations is discontinued.
1939 - The guillotine execution of murderer Eugen Weidmann is carried out in France by Jules-Henri Defourneau. It is the last public execution ever carried out in France.
1940 - World War II: Operation Aerial, the Allied withdrawal from France, begins.
1940 - World War II: The passenger ship Lancastria, used in Operation Aerial, is attacked and sunk by Wehrmacht Ju 88 bombers. Approximately 4,000 people are killed.
1944 - Iceland becomes independent from Denmark and the Republic of Iceland is established.
1944 - The large U.S. Navy cruiser Alaska is commissioned.
1945 - World War II: Air Raid on Japanese mainland: Kagoshima Air Raid
1951 - Charles de Gaulle's French National Coalition becomes the leading party in the French general elections (English version).
1953 - East Berlin Riots: Workers' strikes from the previous day turn violent. Soviet troops stationed in Germany are mobilized to quell the riots.
1954 - Diplomatic relations are established between the People's Republic of China and Great Britain.
1959 - The Metropolitan Expressway Public Corporation is established.
1963 - The U.S. Supreme Court rules 8-1 that Bible reading and the Lord's Prayer in public schools violate the U.S. Constitution. (en:Abington School District v. Schempp)
1963 - Keihanshin Express Railway's Kyoto Main Line (now Hankyu Kyoto Main Line) between Omiya and Kawaramachi stations extended and opened for service.
1967 - The People's Republic of China conducted its first hydrogen bomb test.
1971 - The Okinawa Reversion Agreement was signed. The signing takes place simultaneously in Washington, D.C. and Okinawa via satellite relay.
1971 - The Meiji Park bombing, in which 37 riot police are seriously injured.
1972 - The Watergate scandal is uncovered.
1973 - Nemuro Peninsula earthquake (M 7.4) occurs.
1981 - A man who regularly uses methamphetamine kills four people, including a housewife and a toddler, in Koto-ku, Tokyo (Fukagawa Street Murder Case).
1982 - The hanging body of Italian banker Roberto Calvi, known as the "Pope's banker," is found in London.
1985 - Judo Los Angeles Olympic gold medalist Yasuhiro Yamashita retires from active competition.
1987 - The last individual of the Dusky Seaside Sparrow, a subspecies of the Hammerbird, dies and becomes extinct.
1991 - The South African Parliament passes a bill to repeal the Population Registration Act. Apartheid ends.
1994 - O.J. Simpson case: O.J. Simpson is arrested for the murder of his ex-wife after a two-hour car chase.
1997 - The Organ Transplant Law is passed.
2008 - Miyazaki Tsutomu, a convicted serial kidnapper and murderer of young girls in Tokyo and Saitama, is executed.
2015 - An amendment to Japan's Public Offices Election Law is passed and enacted. The voting age is lowered from 20 to 18. It went into effect on June 19 of the following year[3]. (Voting rights for 18-year-olds)
2017 - West Japan Railway's ultra-luxury cruise train, TWILIGHT EXPRESS Zuikaze, begins service.
2018 - Toyota wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It is the first time a Japanese car has won the race in 27 years, since Mazda in 1991.
＜Today is my birthday: Happy Birthday!＞
1239 - Edward I, King of England (d. 1307)
1611 - Hoshina Masayuki, fourth son of Tokugawa Hidetada, feudal lord of Aizu (d. 1673)
1628 - Mitsuyuki Kuroda, 3rd Lord of Fukuoka Domain (d. 1707)
1682 - Karl XII, King of Sweden (d. 1718)
1687 - Iehisa Konoe, Prince (d. 1737)
1691 - Giovanni Paolo Pannini, painter and architect (d. 1765)
1700 - Ii Naoyoshi, 9th Lord of the Hikone Domain (d. 1736)
1791 - Roberto Cofresi, pirate (d. 1825)
1800 - William Parsons, astronomer (d. 1867)
1802 - Hermann Goldschmidt, astronomer (d. 1866)
1818 - Charles Gounod, composer (d. 1893)
1832 - William Crooks, chemist and physicist (d. 1919)
1834 - Toshiyoshi Kawaji, Grand Inspector of Police (d. 1879)
1841 - Antonio Pacinotti, physicist (d. 1912)
1844 - Altvig Drumbourg, linguist (d. 1908)
1850 - Raphael Collin, painter (d. 1916)
1861 - Pete Browning, major leaguer (d. 1905)
1870 - Kitaro Nishida, philosopher (d. 1945)
1878 - Paul Perio, explorer (d. 1945)
1880 - Carl Van Vechten, photographer (d. 1964)
1881 - Tommy Burns, professional boxer (d. 1955)
1882 (June 5, Julian calendar) - Igor Stravinsky, composer (d. 1971)
1882 - Adolf Friedrich VI, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (d. 1918)
1888 - Heinz Guderian, soldier (d. 1954)
1889 - Tetsu Onuma, composer (d. 1944)
1898 - Maurits Escher, painter (d. 1972)
1905 - Yoshimi Usui, literary critic and novelist (d. 1987)
1906 - Thomas Cowling, astronomer (d. 1990)
1910 - Takeyama Takahashi, Tsugaru shamisen player (d. 1998)
1910 - Herbert Owen Reed, composer and conductor (d. 2014)
1914 - John Hersey, journalist and novelist (d. 1993)
1918 - Sadataka Muramatsu, Japanese author (d. 2007)
1919 - Galina Ustvolskaya, composer (d. 2006)
1920 - Setsuko Hara, actress (d. 2015)
1920 - François Jacob, biologist (d. 2013)
1924 - Sakata Kiyoharu, former professional baseball player (Died 1987)
1925 - Sadamasa Arikawa, special effects director (Year of death: 2005)
1926 - Kato June, politician (Year of death: 2006)
1927 - Lucio Fulci, film director (d. 1996)
1928 - Seiichi Shirayanagi, priest (Cardinal) (d. 2009)
1929 - Chigran Vartanovich Petrosian, chess player (d. 1984)
1933 - Christian Ferras, violinist (d. 1982)
1933 - James Szigeta, singer and actor (d. 2014)
1933 - Junko Uozumi, actress (d. 2015)
1933 - Yamada Seizaburo, former professional baseball player
1936 - Ken Loach, film director
1939 - Kato Koichi, politician (d. 2016)
1939 - Krzysztof Zanussi, film director
1940 - George Akalov, economist
1940 - Takashi Takagi, former professional baseball player (d. 2012)
1941 - Mike Honda, United States Congressman
1942 - Mohamed ElBaradei, former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency
1942 - Sohei Shinoda, former professional baseball player (d. 2004)
1943 - Barry Manilow, musician
1943 - Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
1944 - Chucho Castillo, professional boxer (d. 2013)
1944 - Tanaka Sho, former professional baseball player
1945 - Eddy Merckx, professional bicycle road racer
1945 - Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London
1945 - Katsuko Kanai, ballet dancer and singer
1945 - Shatoshi Amemiya, former professional baseball player
1946 - IWASAKA Keiko, novelist
1947 - NARAHASHI Yoko, lyricist
1947 - MIZUTANI Kimio, Composer, Arranger
1947 - WADA Masamichi, trainer
1947 - KON Kuruyo, Comic storyteller (Ikuyo Kon and Kuruyo Kon)
1948 - Dave Concepcion, former Major League Baseball player
1948 - Fukazawa Shuichi, former professional baseball player
1948 - Sho Kosugi, Actor
1949 - Ryuichiro Seo, blues harp player (d. 2017)
1949 - Suzumika Yamamoto, manga artist
1950 - Yoshihisa Yamaji, tenor singer (d. 1988)
1950 - Osamu Ogata, former professional baseball player
1954 - KUSUMI Naoki, voice actor and actor
1955 - Masahiko Takasugi, professional wrestler
1955 - Joe Chabonew, Major League Baseball player
1956 - HAMANA Toshiyuki, former professional baseball player
1958 - NAKAHARA Rie, Actress
1958 - Jello Biafra, musician
1959 - YAO Kazuki, voice actor
1960 - ITO Shinpei, Manga Artist
1961 - YAMADERA Koichi, voice actor and actor
1961 - Mickey Brantley, former professional baseball player
1962 - AOKI Hideo, former professional baseball player
1962 - Tetsuya Akekawa (Dorian Sukegawa), vocalist, author, radio personality
1962 - Michael Monroe, singer (Hanoi Rocks)
1963 - Matsumoto Yuko, novelist
1963 - Bobby Sigpen, former Major League Baseball player
1964 - Michael Gross, swimmer
1965 - Dan Jansen, speed skater
1965 - NAGOSHI Toshihiro, video game creator
1965 - Takuya Mitsuda, Manga Artist
1966 - Cedric Kahn, film director
1966 - Sean Eibner, Major League Baseball player
1967 - Takumi Nishio, chef and former TV personality
1967 - Oshima Koichi, former professional baseball player
1968 - SANO Mari, singer-songwriter and charango player
1968 - SUZUKI Minoru, professional wrestler
1968 - HARAI Kazuya, former professional baseball player
1969 - IRIE Hidetada, mixed martial artist
1969 - Viktor PETRENKO, figure skater
1970 - FURUKAWA Yuichi, former professional baseball player
1970 - HASEGAWA Sakie, former women's professional wrestler
1972 - KAWANAKO Masato, voice actor
1973 - OZAKI Jun, voice actor
1973 - KIKUCHI Toshizo, Soccer player and coach
1973 - Dr. Yamada, former professional baseball player
1973 - Liam Kyle Sullivan, Comedian
1973 - Leander Paes, tennis player
1974 - Hiroyuki Shirai, former soccer player
1974 - Mikiyo Ohno, singer and TV personality (ex-CoCo)
1975 - ILMARI, MC (RIP SLYME)
1975 - JO Shoji, former soccer player
1975 - TANAKA Yoshimoto, former professional baseball player
1975 - YOSHIMURA Hirofumi, politician, lawyer, governor of Osaka Prefecture
1975 - Juan Carlos Valeron, soccer player
1976 - Shuichiro Katsumura, mixed martial artist
1977 - Andrei Simonov, mixed martial artist
1977 - Matoba Kanichi, former professional baseball player
1977 - SAKAMOTO Makoto, Actor
1978 - Isabelle Drobel, figure skater
1978 - ASO Kumiko, Actress
1978 - UCHISHIBA Masato, former judo player
1978 - Tomohisa Shimada, Voice Actor
1980 - Venus Williams, Tennis player
1980 - KAWAI Yuta, former professional baseball player
1980 - Kimeru, singer
1981 - NISHIWAKI Mariko, former volleyball player
1981 - Kotorei Kohki, former sumo wrestler
1982 - NISHIKAWA Masato, former professional baseball player
1983 - KAZAMA Shunsuke, TV personality and actor
1983 - David Pauley, professional baseball player
1983 - NINOMIYA Kazuya, TV Personality, Actor, Singer (Arashi)
1983 - HASHIMOTO Ayumi, track and field athlete
1983 - Lee Ryan, musician (Blue)
1984 - ISHIKAWA Ayako, violinist
1985 - Goseki Koichi, idol (A.B.C-Z)
1985 - Marcos Baghdatis, tennis player
1986 - Alfredo Despaigne, professional baseball player
1986 - SHIINA Taizo, Actor
1987 - Nozomi Tsuji, singer and TV personality (ex-Morning Musume. Former W)
1987 - Kendrick Lamar, rapper
1987 - Tsuda Akari, singer
1988 - IWATA Shota, soccer player
1988 - BABA Toru, Actor
1990 - Nakamura Yuhei, Professional Baseball Player
1990 - Andrew Chaffin, Professional Baseball Player
1990 - Alan Jagoev, Football player
1990 - Jordan Henderson, Football player
1990 - Alhassan Abdul Naza, footballer
1991 - Yusei Kikuchi, professional baseball player
1991 - OSERA Daichi, professional baseball player
1991 - Ryutaro Umeno, professional baseball player
1991 - Tim Coleto, figure skater
1991 - Haru, Actress
1992 - KANZAKI Sae, TV personality
1992 - Yamashita Daishiru, comedian (Buta Mammoth)
1993 - NODA Aimi, singer
1994 - SHIRAI Nana, former TV personality
1994 - HARUSE Natsumi, voice actress
1994 - OKAYAMA Amane, Actor
1994 - TAKAYAMA Nana, weathercaster
1994 - Amari Cooper, American football player
1995 - MORIKAWA Aoi, TV Personality, Fashion Model, Actress
1998 - TAKEBE Yuzuna, Vocalist, Performer (Former E-girls)
2000 - MASUDA Riku, professional baseball player
2000 - SATO Yura, Gravure Idol, Actress
2002 - YURA Yura, gravure idol
2004 - SUZUKI Fuku, Actor
2005 - NAKAYAMA Kaena, Skateboarder
Unknown year of birth - Yoshiki Nakamura, Manga artist
Unknown year of birth - Mariko Fujita, Animator
Unknown year of birth - Kenji Kitamura, voice actor
Unknown year of birth - Tatsuto Yukimoto, voice actor
＜Today's language of flowers＞
◆Clover
Language of flowers: Inspiration
◆White clover
Language of flowers: Thinking of me
◆Lovely lily
Language of flowers: Elegant
＜Pray for the souls of the departed.＞
811 (May 23, 2nd year of the Emperor's reign) - Tamuramaro Sakagami, barbarian general (b. 758)
850 (May 4, Kasho 3) - Tachibana Kachiko, Empress of Emperor Saga (b. 786)
1025 - Bolesław I, King of Poland (b. 967?)
1564 - Ataka Fuyuyasu, warlord, younger brother of Miyoshi Nagayoshi (b. 1528)
1565 (May 19, Eiroku 8) - Ashikaga Yoshiteru, 13th shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate (b. 1536)
1631 (May 18, Kan'ei 8) - Uzumichu Meiju, swordsmith (b. 1558)
1631 - Mumtaz Mahal, Empress of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (b. 1595)
1696 - Jan III, King of Poland (b. 1629)
1775 - John Pitcairn, Major in the Royal Marines (b. 1722)
1775 - Joseph Warren, American independence activist (b. 1741)
1797 - Aagar Mohammad Shah, Shah of Persia (b. 1742)
1806 - Henry Holland, architect (b. 1745)
1817 - Koga Seiri, Confucian scholar (b. 1750)
1839 - William Cavendish-Bentinck, Governor-General of India (b. 1774)
1866 - Louis Kass, 22nd United States Secretary of State (b. 1782)
1887 - Hugo Birjel, painter (b. 1854)
1898 - Edward Byrne-Jones, artist (b. 1833)
1901 - Cornelius Gurlitt, composer (b. 1820)
1904 - Nikolai Bobrikov, Finnish governor-general (b. 1839)
1904 - Kid Curley, gunman and outlaw (b. 1865)
1932 - Sanmasuke Monemon, rakugo storyteller (b. 1880)
1939 - Sakai Tadakatsu, politician (b. 1883)
1940 - Arthur Harden, chemist (b. 1865)
1944 - Sunichi Tawara, former Minister of Commerce and Industry (b. 1869)
1956 - Jan Ingle, Minister of Defense, Czechoslovakian Government-in-Exile (b. 1894)
1957 - Dorothy Richardson, novelist (b. 1882)
1965 - Kaname Miyazaki, former professional baseball player (b. 1916)
1968 - Jose Nasasi, footballer (b. 1901)
1968 - Adolphe Moulon Cassandre, graphic designer (b. 1901)
1979 - Duffy Lewis, former Major League Baseball player (b. 1888)
1982 - Roberto Calvi, banker (b. 1920)
1983 - Peter Menin, composer (b. 1923)
1984 - Nobuo Nakagawa, film director (b. 1905)
1985 - Kato Yasushi, film director (b. 1916)
1985 - Masaharu Taniguchi, religious leader (b. 1893)
1987 - Dick Hauser, former Major League Baseball player (b. 1936)
1987 - Takada Hiroatsu, sculptor (b. 1900)
1988 - Shoichiro Nishimura, professional baseball player (b. 1941)
1989 - HIRASAWA Ko, physician, 16th President of Kyoto University (b. 1900)
1990 - Demon Hide, singer (Hide and Rosanna) and actor (b. 1942)
1991 - Nagai Tomoo, actor (b. 1914)
1994 - Liu Murayama, critic (b. 1903)
1996 - Thomas Kuhn, philosopher of science (b. 1922)
1996 - Motohiro Ando, former professional baseball player (b. 1939)
2001 - Donald Crumb, chemist (b. 1919)
2001 - Dai Kanai, actor (b. 1927)
2002 - Dobri Zhurov, soldier (b. 1916)
2002 - Fritz Walter, footballer (b. 1920)
2003 - Paul Hurst, sociologist (b. 1947)
2003 - Ren Yamamoto, actor (b. 1930)
2006 - Hiroaki Shukuzawa, rugby player and rugby coach (b. 1950)
2006 - MIYABE Akio, actor, voice actor (b. 1931)
2006 - Masashi Kitamura, musician, music critic, editor (b. 1956)
2006 - Abdul-Khalim Sadulayev, President of the Chechen Republic's autocratic regime (b. 1967)
2006 - Horibe Hideo, illustrator and character designer (b. 1969)
2006 - Sato Isao, jurist (b. 1915)
2007 - Higasa Kazuo, former professional baseball player (b. 1920)
2007 - Gianfranco Ferré, fashion designer (b. 1944)
2008 - Sid Charisse, actress and dancer (b. 1921)
2008 - Tsutomu Miyazaki, serial abductor and murderer of young girls in Tokyo and Saitama (b. 1962)
2009 - Ralph Dahrendorf, sociologist and politician (b. 1929)
2011 - Shigekatsu Fujii, businessman, founder of Gamakatsu (b. 1926)
2011 - Bin Morita, professional baseball player (b. 1935)
2015 - Geralean Tully, world's longest-living woman (b. 1899)
2015 - Süleyman Demirel, Turkish prime minister and president(b. 1924)