What Happened on June 25, 1943

Historical Events

  • Arthur Seyss-Inquart, Reichskommissar in the Netherlands, orders mass arrests of Dutch physicians
  • Crematorium 3 at Birkenau is finished
  • Racial unrest in Detroit

Famous Birthdays

  • Bill Moggridge [William], British designer (1st laptop computer), born in London, England (d. 2012)
  • Carly Simon, American Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter ("Anticipation"; "You're So Vain"), born in New York City
  • Chris Huston, British-born recording engineer and guitarist, born in North Wales, England
  • Gerrit "Ger" Zijlstra, Dutch sculptor, born in Utrecht, Netherlands

About June 25, 1943

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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