14th June 1944
A Belgian airman is killed over Jersey
St Ouen’s Rue Henri Gonay was given its name in June 2014 in honour of a highly decorated Belgian airman who died when his plane crashed in Jersey. He had been flying as part of the Royal Air Force, as commander of No 263 Squadron. He was 29.
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Other events that occured in June
Corbière Lighthouse is used for the first time
- When the lighthouse at La Corbiere was first used, on 3 June 1874, it had to be lit by hand. It is now solar powered.
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Jesse Boot, of Boots chemist, dies in Jersey
- Although founded by John Boot, Boots the chemist owes its early success to John’s son, Jesse, who died in Jersey, aged 81, in June 1931.
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Comedian Will Smith is born
- Winchester-born William James Smith was raised in Jersey and attended Victoria College before making his name as a comedian.
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Jersey re-thinks its laws on treason
- Although it has long been possible to be arrested for treason in Jersey, the island didn’t have the right to try anyone for the crime until 2014.
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