Here are 5 interesting facts about June 1 in North Carolina history:

1. On June 1, 1780, British General Charles Cornwallis and his troops clashed with American forces led by Brigadier General Griffith Rutherford in a battle known as the Battle of Ramsour's Mill. The battle resulted in a victory for the American forces and helped to boost morale during the Revolutionary War.

2. June 1, 1865 marks the day that Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered his army to Union General William T. Sherman at the Bennett Place in Durham, North Carolina, effectively ending the Civil War in the eastern United States.

3. In 1937, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was officially dedicated on June 1. The park, which straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, is known for its stunning natural beauty and is the most visited national park in the United States.

4. On June 1, 1958, the first section of the Blue Ridge Parkway was opened to the public in North Carolina. The scenic highway stretches over 469 miles from Virginia to North Carolina and is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.

5. In 2012, North Carolina became the first state in the United States to pass a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. However, this amendment was struck down by a federal court ruling in 2014, and same-sex marriage became legal in the state on October 10, 2014.