What happened on Tuesday June 01, 1943?

Here's what happened on June 01, 1943:

• BOAC Flight 777 Shot Down During World War II British Overseas Airways Corporation Flight 777, a civilian passenger aircraft traveling from Lisbon to London, was intercepted and shot down over the Bay of Biscay by German Junkers Ju 88 fighter planes. The tragic incident resulted in the death of all 17 people aboard, including the renowned British actor Leslie Howard. The event sparked speculation that the attack might have been an intentional attempt to assassinate British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who was rumored to have been on a similar route.
• Rip Sewell Introduces the 'Eephus' Pitch Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Rip Sewell debuts his unique and unconventional 'eephus' pitch, also known as the 'blooper ball'. This slow, high-arcing pitch would become a memorable and quirky moment in baseball history, challenging traditional pitching techniques.

Events in 1943

June 01, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 01, 1943

Newspapers from Jun. 01, 1943

June 01, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1943 can also be written as 6/1/1943 in the US and as 1/6/1943 in UK and Europe.

June 01, 1943 in June 1943 calendar

Famous people born on June 01, 1943:

• Joe Namath

  Legendary NFL quarterback for the New York Jets, known for his iconic style and Super Bowl III victory.

• Sharon Gless

  Emmy Award-winning actress best known for her roles in 'Cagney & Lacey' and 'Queer as Folk'.

• Orietta Berti

  Renowned Italian pop-folk singer, actress, and television personality with a long and successful career in entertainment.

• Richard Goode

  Acclaimed American classical pianist known for his exceptional interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms.

• Gustavo Zagrebelsky
• Kuki Gallmann

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on June 1st

Famous people died on June 01, 1943:

• Leslie Howard

  British actor, whose films include "major barbara," the scarlet pimpernel and "gone with the wind.

• Wilfrid Israel

  English-german businessman and philanthropist (b. 1899).

• Amédée Gastoué
• Donato Tripiccione

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on June 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 01, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 01, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 01, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 01, 1943 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 01, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:55 am and setting at 08:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on June 01, 1943

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Someone born on June 01, 1943 is:

81 years 11 months old,

or 983 months and 13 days old,

or 4276 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29933 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 01, 1943?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 01, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 01, 1943.

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