1. In 1924, the first graduating class of the Federal Academy in Massachusetts (now known as the United States Coast Guard Academy) received their diplomas.
2. On June 2, 1953, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) demonstrated the first "reaction control system" for space travel.
3. In 1869, the Brighton Beach Railroad opened for service in Massachusetts, connecting the Brighton neighborhood of Boston to the city of Newton.
4. On this day in 2009, the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted to legalize casinos in the state.
5. In 1942, the construction of the Quabbin Reservoir was completed, which created the largest inland body of water in the state and provided drinking water to the Boston area.
5 Fun Facts About June 2 In Massachusetts History
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