Historical Events
- British invades Pantelleria (a tiny island south of Sicily)
Famous Birthdays
- Buster Mathis, American boxer (World Super Heavyweight title 1972), born in Sledge, Mississippi (d. 1995)
Henry Hill (1943-2012)
American mobster and FBI informant (inspired Goodfellas), born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Sam de Vries, Dutch actor (Boefje; De man zonder hart), murdered in gas chamber at Sobibór Concentration Camp at 50
- Sam[uel] de Vries, actor (Boefje, In Sobibor), dies at 50
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About June 11, 1943
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
