Historical Events
- Gulf of Biskaje: Liberator bombers sinks U-126
- Lieutenant Charles Hall becomes 1st African American pilot to shoot down a Nazi plane
Famous Birthdays
- Walter Godefroot, Belgian cyclist (Olympic bronze, 1964), born in Ghent, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- Caroline Yale, American educator who revolutionized the teaching of hearing-impaired students, dies at 84
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About July 2, 1943
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer