Historical Events
- Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) forms in Chicago, Illinois
- Race riot in Beaumont, Texas erupts killing 2
Famous Birthdays
- (Mervyn) "Muff" Winwood, English songwriter and bassist (Spencer Davis Group - "Gimme Some Lovin"), born in Erdington, Birmingham
- Aron Kincaid, actor (Warren-Bachelor Father, Ski Party), born in Los Angeles, California
- Johnny Hallyday [Jean-Philippe Smet], French singer and actor known as the "Elvis Presley of France", born in Paris, France (d. 2017)
- Xaviera Hollander [de DeVries], Dutch call girl, brothel keeper, and author (The Happy Hooker), born in Soerabaja, Dutch East Indies
Famous Deaths
- Cecil "Cec" Parkin, British cricketer (32 wkts in 10 Tests for Eng 1920-24), and author (Cricket Reminiscences: Humorous and Otherwise), dies at 57
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About June 15, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 81 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
