Historical Events
- British & US armies link up in Africa during WW II
- British offensive at Wadi Akarit, South Tunisia
- Lou Jansen, leader of illegal Dutch political party (CPN) arrested
Famous Birthdays
- Harry Conroy, trade unionist
- Joaquin Agostinho, Portuguese cyclist
- Roger Cook, investigative journalist/broadcaster
- Susan Tolsky, actress (Madame's Place, Here Comes the Brides), born in Houston, Texas
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
US Marine Corps aviator and astronaut John Glenn (21) weds high school sweetheart Anna Margaret Castor
John Glenn
1943 Highlights
About April 6, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
