June 3rd
The New Zealand TT was first run on this day.
New Zealand TT
Valerie Jean Solanas shoots Andy Warhol in New York City. Diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic, she was an intelligent woman with an horrendous history which included - according to her testimony - a sexually abusive father.
Andy Warhol painted several pieces referencing motorcycles, one of which, "Four Marlons", sold for almost $70 million in 2014. His avante-garde film "Bike Boy" (1967) is about an ignorant motorcycle gang member whose Trumpian ego explodes in rage and frustration.
Andy Warhol Shot
Mike Hailwood emerges from an 11 year hiatus to win the Isle of Man Formula One TT on a Ducati 900SS.
Mike Hailwood 1978 IOM Win