Historical Events
Event of Interest
General George S. Patton slaps a US GI in hospital, accusing him of cowardice
- Nazi occupiers attack city of Orel, leave it on fire
Famous Birthdays
- Masato Sagawa, Japanese engineer (invented world's strongest magnet - Nd-Fe-B), born in Tokushima, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Edward "Corky" Cornelius, American jazz trumpeter (Benny Goodman; Gene Krupa), dies of kidney failure at 28
About August 3, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
