Historical Events
The Eve of St Mark
Maxwell Anderson's stage drama "The Eve of St Mark" closes at the Cort Theatre, NYC, after 307 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Allen Strange, American composer (Electronic Music: Systems, Techniques, and Controls), born in Calexico, California
- Georgie Fame [Clive Powell], English R&B and jazz singer and keyboard player ("Get Away"; "Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde"), born in Lancashire, England
- John Beasley, American actor (Everwood; Rudy), born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Fritz Schmidt, German Commissioner-General for Political Affairs and Propaganda (Netherlands, 1940-43), commits suicide at 39
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About June 26, 1943
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
