Historical Events
- Japanese troops leave Kolombangara, Solomon Island
- New York Yankees sweep 14th MLB doubleheader of year, beating St. Louis Browns, 5-1 & 7-6 at Yankee Stadium
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Ford, British broadcaster and actress (Secret Policeman's Ball), born in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
- Franklin Rosemont, American poet, artist and co-founder of the Chicago Surrealist Group, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Henri Szeps, Australian actor (Mother & Son), born in Lausanne, Switzerland
- Paul Van Himst, Belgian soccer forward and manager (81 caps; Anderlecht), born in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- R. Nathaniel Dett, Canadian-American pianist, organist, choral director, and composer (In The Bottoms), dies of a heart attack while on tour with the USO at 60
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About October 2, 1943
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
