What Happened on June 20, 1943

Historical Events

  • Chubb Crater (now called Pingualuit Crater) discovered in northern Quebec (3½ km diameter)
  • Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) founded in Chicago
  • Detroit race riot kills 35
  • Germans round up Jews in Amsterdam
1943 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy Etchebarren, American baseball catcher (World Series 1968, 70; MLB All Star 1966, 67; Baltimore Orioles), born in Whittier, California (d. 2019)
Born in 1943

About June 20, 1943

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini