Historical Events
- 99th Pursuit Squadron flies 1st combat mission (over Italy)
- German assault on Sebastopol, Crimea, begins
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Haid, American actor (Hill Street Blues - "Ofc. Andy Renko"; Altered States), born in San Francisco, California
- Ilaiyaraaja [R. Gnanathesikan], Indian film and concert composer (Thiruvasagam in Symphony), born in Pannaipuram, Tamil Nadu, British Raj (now India)
- John Lilipaly, Dutch 2nd Chamber member (PvdA)
- Maarten B Engwirda, Dutch 2nd Chamber member (D66)
Famous Deaths
- Nile Kinnick Jr., American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1939; University of Iowa), dies during a WWII training flight at 24
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About June 2, 1943
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
