2nd June 1921
The IRA led by Michael Kilroy ambush a patrol of the Royal Irish Constabulary and Black and Tans at Carrowkennedy, Ireland. For no IRA losses, 8 British forces are killed and 16 are captured.
Crown Prince Hirohito of Japan visiting the French Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris.
Ship Losses:
Mount Rainier (United States) The four-masted schooner was destroyed by fire at Santa Fe, Argentina.