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June 2nd, 1939 (FRIDAY)

UNITED KINGDOM: Advice is issued to members of the Fleet Air Arm on the situation in Europe. 

"In the existing state of uncertainty in the international political situation, it is necessary to increase the readiness for war of the Reserve Fleet. To effect this Their Lordships intend to call up for 3 months' service certain sections  of the Reserve and Pensioner personnel of the Royal Navy, including officers....." More...

CUBA: The liner St. Louis with over 900 European Jewish refugees on board is forced to leave Havana.

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