Pope John Paul II in Glasgow.
June 1, 1982
First Premium Bond prizes were drawn by the computer Ernie (Electronic random number indicator equipment).
June 1, 1957
First TV license issued in Britain, costing £2.
June 1, 1946
Eamon DeValera begins his tour of the USA to raise money and support for the IRAs war against England
June 1, 1919
First Tay rail bridge opens. It was to collapse, 18 months later in the Tay Bridge Disaster.
June 1, 1878