Events that occurred on 1 June.
On Earth
- 1840 - George Tolkien dies.
- 1914 - George Sayer, friend of J.R.R. Tolkien, is born.
- 1917 - J.R.R. Tolkien is considered fit for general service again.
- 1917 - Edith Tolkien writes her final letter to her husband at Thirtle Bridge army camp, near Withernsea from her lodgings in Hornsea.
- 1946 - Actor Brian Cox is born.
- 1961 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes a letter to Jan Broberg.
- 1966 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes a letter to Royston F. Porthouse.
- 1984 - Moria: The Dwarven City is published.
- 2005 - Tolkien and the Great War is released in paperback in the US.
- 2006 - Tolkien Studies: Volume 3 is published.
- 2017 - Beren and Lúthien is published in the UK and Europe.
- 2018 - Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth and Tolkien: Treasures are published, accompanying the exhibition "Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth" by Bodleian Library.
- 2025 - Shaun Gunner is appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Tolkien Society, having previously served over 12 years as Chair.[1]
In Arda
- There are no known events on this day.
References
- ↑ . "Tolkien Society appoints new Chief Executive". The Tolkien Society. Retrieved 2 June 2025