Historical Events
- Germany begins withdrawing U-boats from North Atlantic in anticipation of the Allied invasion of Europe
Catholic Encyclical
Pope Pius XII encyclical Mystic Corporis (mystic body of Christ)
- US forces landed at Nassau Bay, near Salamaua, New Guinea
Famous Birthdays
Little Eva (1943-2003)
American pop singer ("The Loco-motion"; "Keep Your Hands Off My Baby"), born in Belhaven, North Carolina
- Pedro Pablo León, Peruvian soccer forward (49 caps; Alianza Lima), born in Lima, Peru (d. 2020)
- Roger Ruskin Spear, English saxophonist (Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band), born in London, England
Famous Divorces
Jackie Coogan
Actor Jackie Coogan (28) divorces actress Flower Parry after almost 2 years of marriage
About June 29, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
