Historical Events
- An explosion at the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant kills 48 people
- British offensive in North Africa under General Ritchie
- USA declares war on Bulgaria, Hungary & Romania
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Dodge, American electronic music composer, born in Ames, Iowa
- Nelson Burton Jr, American ten-pin bowler and sportscaster (Pro Bowlers Tour), born in St. Louis, Missouri
- Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea (1979- ), born in Acoacán, Spanish Guinea
1942 Highlights
About June 5, 1942
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini