The 1940s

Explore 1843 historical events from 1940–1949.

1943

Paul Bégin, Canadian lawyer and politician

Paul Bégin is a former Quebec politician and Cabinet Minister. Member of the Parti Québecois, he served as the province's Justice Minister from 1994 to 1997 and from 2001 to 2002.

Paul Bégin, Canadian lawyer and politician

1943

Deryck Murray, Trinidadian cricketer

Deryck Lance Murray is a former West Indies cricketer. A wicketkeeper and right-handed batsman, Murray kept wicket to the West Indian fast bowling attacks of the 1970s ; his glovew…

Deryck Murray, Trinidadian cricketer

1943

John Dalton, English bass player

John Dalton is a British bass guitar player, most notable as a member of the Kinks in 1966 and between 1969 and 1976, replacing original member Pete Quaife.

John Dalton, English bass player

1943

Tommy John, American baseball player

Thomas Edward John Jr., nicknamed "the Bionic Man," is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 26 seasons between 1963 and 19…

Tommy John, American baseball player