Historical Events
- 1st nylon parachute jump (Hartford Ct-Adeline Gray)
74th Belmont
74th Belmont: Eddie Arcaro aboard Shut Out wins in 2:29.2
- Japanese forces retreat, ending Battle of Midway
- Japanese troop land on Kiska, Aleutians
Famous Birthdays
- Howard "Howie" Kane [Kirshenbaum], American rock singer (Jay and the Americans - "Come a Little Bit Closer")
- Sandra Morgan, Australian 4x100m freestyle swimmer (Olympic gold 1956), born in Tamworth, New South Wales
Famous Weddings
1942 Highlights
About June 6, 1942
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini