Today in History for 6th June 1942

Historical Events

Events 1 - 4 of 4

- 1st nylon parachute jump (Hartford Ct-Adeline Gray)
- 74th Belmont: Eddie Arcaro aboard Shut Out wins in 2:29.2
- Japanese forces retreat, ending Battle of Midway
- Japanese troop land on Kiska, Aleutians

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 3 of 3

- Howie Kane, rocker
- Larry "The Mole" Taylor, rocker (Canned Heat)
- Sandra Morgan, US 4 X 100m freestyle swimmer (Olympic-gold-1956)

Famous Weddings

Weddings 1 - 1 of 1

- "The Thin Man" actress Myrna Loy (36) weds John Hertz Jr. in New York City

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