Historical Events
Zoot Suit Riots
A mob of 60 from the Los Angeles Naval Reserve Armory beat up everyone perceived to be Hispanic, starting the week-long Zoot Suit Riots
- United Nations Relief & Rehabilitation Administration forms
Famous Birthdays
Billy Cunningham (80 years old)
American Basketball Hall of Fame forward (NBA C'ship 1967 Philadelphia 76ers) and coach (NBA C'ship 1983 Philadelphia 76ers; 4 x HC NBA All-Star Game), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Eddie McGrady, Northern Irish politician (SDLP) unseated Enoch Powell, Born in Downpatrick (d. 2013)
- Mike Dennis [Freda], American pop-rock vocalist (The Dovells - "Bristol Stomp"; "You Can't Sit Down"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Folkert Posthuma, Dutch Minister of Agriculture, assassinated at 69
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About June 3, 1943
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
