Historical Events
- 600 Jews escape during an uprising at the Nazi concentration Camp in Sobibor, Poland
Event of Interest
Japan declares the Philippines independent under President José P. Laurel
José P. Laurel
- US 8th Air Force loses 60 B-17s during assault on Schweinfurt
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Iannaccone, composer
- Lance Rentzel, NFL receiver (Minn, LA)/ex-husband of Joey Heatherton
- Noreen Corcoran, actress (Kelly-Bachelor Father), born in Quincy Massachusetts (d. 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Jackie Matthews, cricketer (8 Tests 1911-12, 16 wickets), dies