2 June 1855 June 1, 2014 Author: Staff The Portland Rum Riots take place in Portland, Maine. Famous Words of Inspiration...""I often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversation." George Bernard Shaw — Click here for more from George Bernard Shaw Related posts: 2 June 1855 8 February 1855 8 February 1855 18 August 1868 4 June 1974 2 June 1962 9 June 1979 Categories: History Tags: 1855, 2 June