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