Historical Events
Belmont Stakes
77th Belmont Stakes: Eddie Arcaro aboard Pavot wins in 2:30.2
- Last organized Japanese defiance broken (Tarakan)
Famous Birthdays
- John Garang, Sudanese leader and politician (d. 2005)
- K B Wilson, methodist Preacher/Principal (Westminster College Oxford)
- Kjell Albin Abrahamson, Swedish journalist and writer
- Paul Goddard, American rock bassist (Atlanta Rhythm Section - "So In To You"), born in Georgia (d. 2014)
Famous Deaths
- Lt Gen Ushijima, Japanese commander, commits suicide at Okinawa
About June 23, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
