Historical Events
Mrs Miniver
"Mrs Miniver" based on the novel by Jan Struther, directed by William Wyler and starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon is released in the US (Best Picture 1943)
- Battle of Midway begins; Japan's 1st major defeat in WW II
- Capitol Record Co opens for business
Famous Deaths
Reinhard Heydrich (1904-1942)
German Nazi leader (head of Bohemia and Moravia and the Reich Main Security Office), dies a week after an assassination attempt at 38
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About June 4, 1942
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
