Historical Events
Event of Interest
617 Squadron (Dambusters) attends investiture at Buckingham Palace, Commanding Officer Guy Gibson awarded the Victoria Cross
Event of Interest
W.E.B. Du Bois becomes 1st Black member of National Institute of Letters
Famous Birthdays
- Eumir Deodato, Brazilian artist, producer and arranger
- Ralph Molina, American drummer (Crazy Horse, Neil Young's backing band), born in Puerto Rico
About June 22, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
