Historical Events
Operation Cartwheel
Allied forces under General MacArthur begin Operation Cartwheel (island-hopping) in the South West Pacific to try to destroy Japanese base at Rabaul
Famous Birthdays
- Florence Ballard, American pop and R&B singer (The Supremes, 1959-67 - "Buttered Popcorn"; "Where Did Our Love Go"), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1976)
About June 30, 1943
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
