What Happened on April 4, 1943

Historical Events

  • WWII: US Army Air Force bomber 'Lady Be Good' fails to return to Soluch, Libya base after its maiden flight; presumed lost at sea, wreck was discovered in desert 15 years later [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • Ian Robertson, British museum director (National Army Museum)

Famous Deaths

  • Hartzell "Tiny" Parham, American jazz pianist, theater organist, and bandleader, dies at 43
  • Oskar Schlemmer, German painter, sculptor and choreographer (Triadisches Ballett), dies at 54
  • Raoul Laparra, French composer, dies during a bombing raid in WWII at 66
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights

About April 4, 1943

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 81 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries