Historical Events
- "Congressional Limited" train derails near Frankfort, Philadelphia, kills 79
- Carl Scheib becomes youngest pitcher in American League history at 16years, 8 months
US Men's Tennis Open
US National Championship Men's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Joe Hunt beats fellow American Jack Kramer 6-3, 6-8, 10-8, 6-0 for his lone major title
US Open Women's Tennis
US National Championship Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: American Pauline Betz successfully defends title; beats Louise Brough Clapp 6-3, 5-7, 6-3
1943 History
Famous Birthdays
Roger Waters (79 years old)
English rock bassist and vocalist (Pink Floyd, 1964-85, 2005 - "Another Brick in the Wall"), born in Cambridge, England
- Richard J. Roberts, English biochemist and molecular biologist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, born in Derby, England
About September 6, 1943
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
