What Happened on September 6, 1943

Historical Events

  • "Congressional Limited" train derails near Frankfort, Philadelphia, kills 79
  • Carl Scheib becomes youngest pitcher in American League history at 16years, 8 months

US Men's Tennis Open

US National Championship Men's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Joe Hunt beats fellow American Jack Kramer 6-3, 6-8, 10-8, 6-0 for his lone major title

US Open Women's Tennis

US National Championship Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: American Pauline Betz successfully defends title; beats Louise Brough Clapp 6-3, 5-7, 6-3


Famous Birthdays

Roger Waters (80 years old)

English rock bassist and vocalist (Pink Floyd, 1964-85, 2005 - "Another Brick in the Wall"), born in Cambridge, England

  • Richard J. Roberts, English biochemist and molecular biologist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, born in Derby, England

About September 6, 1943

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo