Famous Birthdays
- Colin Baker, English actor (Sixth Doctor in Doctor Who, Swallows & Amazons), born in London
- Julia Waters Tillman, American session singer (The Waters Sisters), born in Jefferson County, Texas
- William Calley Jr., American war criminal, convicted by court-martial of murdering 22 unarmed South Vietnamese civilians in the My Lai Massacre, born in Miami, Florida
- Willie Davenport, American bobsledder and track athlete (Olympic gold 110m hurdles 1968), born in Troy, Alabama (d. 2002)
Famous Deaths
- (Wilford) "Min" Leibrook, American jazz tuba player and bassist (Paul Whiteman Orchestra), dies of meningitis at 40
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About June 8, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
