Historical Events
- Japan declares Burma Independence under U Ba Maw
- Race riot in Harlem, New York City
- Sunderland seaplanes sink U-454 & U-383
Famous Birthdays
- Denny Cordell, British rock music and record producer (The Moody Blues; Leon Russell), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 1995)
- Geoffrey Britton, British rock drummer (Paul McCartney & Wings), born in Lewisham, South East London, England
Famous Deaths
- Ismar Elbogen, German-American rabbi and scholar (Encyclopedia Judaica), dies at 68
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About August 1, 1943
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
