Historical Events
75th Belmont
75th Belmont: Johnny Longden aboard Count Fleet wins in 2:28.2
- German occupiers arrest Louvain University's chancellor
- Philippine President José P. Laurel survives assassination attempt after being shot 4 times with a 45 caliber pistol while playing golf at Wack Wack Golf Course in Mandaluyong
Famous Birthdays
- Ann Craft, British researcher and writer and disabilities advocate (NAPSAC)
- Bill Hopkins, English composer, born in Prestbury, England (d. 1981)
- Matthew Lesko, American author, born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Michael Davis, American bass guitarist, and songwriter (MC5 -"Kick Out The Jams"), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2012)
About June 5, 1943
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
