Historical Events
- 1st nylon parachute jump is made by Ameican parachute tester Adeline Gray (27-ish), at Brainard Field, an airport near Hartford, Connecticut; Dupont teamed with the Pioneer Parachute Company to develop use of an alternative to silk
74th Belmont
74th Belmont: Eddie Arcaro aboard Shut Out wins in 2:29.2
- Japanese forces retreat, ending Battle of Midway
- Japanese troop land on Kiska, Aleutians
Famous Birthdays
- Sandra Morgan, Australian 4x100m freestyle swimmer (Olympic gold 1956), born in Tamworth, New South Wales
Famous Weddings
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About June 6, 1942
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
