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What Happened on June 6, 1943

Famous Birthdays

  • Asif Iqbal, Pakistani cricketer (elegant Pakistani batsman 1964-80), born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Dagoberto Fontes, Uruguayan soccer forward (13 caps; Defensor SC), born in Maldonado, Uruguay (d. 2024)
  • Ken Hatfield, American football coach (Air Force, University of Arkansas, Clemson University, Rice University), born in Helena, Arkansas

Famous Deaths

Karl Landsteiner (1868-1943)

Austrian immunologist and pathologist (Nobel 1930 for the discovery of different blood groups), dies at 74

Died in 1943 1943 Highlights

About June 6, 1943

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 81 years and 1 month
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini