Saturday May 15, 1943: on this day

May 15, 1943 was the 135th day of the year 1943, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 15, 1943 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 15, 1943, who was born and died on May 15, 1943, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1943, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Ossessione, directed by Luchino Visconti), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1943 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 15, 1943?


May 15, 1943 was a Saturday and it was the 135th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1943 can also be written as 5/15/1943 in the US and as 15/5/1943 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1943:

  • Halifax bombers sinks u-463
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 15, 1943
  • The comintern is dissolved in moscow.
  • Wwii: operation chastise by raf 617 sqdn are carried out on german dams.
  • Holocaust: the warsaw ghetto uprising ends.
  • Greek physician marco nahon arrives at auschwitz-birkenau.

May 15, 1943: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 15, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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May 15, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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May 15, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1943 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 May 15, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 03:33 pm and setting at 04:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1943 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1943.

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Who was born on May 15, 1943?


Famous people born on May 15, 1943:

  • Yehia El-Maghraby

    Notable physicist specializing in theoretical physics.

  • Kjell Henriksson

    Chemist recognized for contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Anant Samant

    Noted poet who contributed significantly to Marathi literature.

  • Little Joe

    Former professional boxer who held the WBC light heavyweight title.

  • Nicole Péry

    Nicole péry is a french politician known for her role as the minister of overseas territories from 2000 to 2002.

  • Jerald Bullis

    Renowned poet known for his evocative and emotional verses.

  • Freddie Perren

    American producer and conductor of songwriters (d. 2004).

  • Paul Bégin

    Canadian politician and lawyer.

  • Liane Wade

    American astrologer.

  • Harve Brosten

    Comedy writer/producer/director (all in the family).

  • David Cronenberg

    Canadian film director and screenwriter.

  • Jack Bruce

    Musician.

  • Alan Mollohan

    Politician.

  • Alan Rollinson
  • Carlo D'Amato
  • Salvatore Fisichella
  • Luigi Covatta

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

  • Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

  • L. Frank Baum
    L. Frank Baum

    L.

  • Andy Murray
    Andy Murray

    Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Ayub Khan
    Ayub Khan

    Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

  • Madeleine Albright
    Madeleine Albright

    Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

  • Ursula Thiess
    Ursula Thiess

    German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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May 15, 1943: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 80 years 10 months old,

or 970 months and 4 days old,

or 4218 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29529 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 1943.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1943?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 15, 1943.

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May 15, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1943:

  • Dayson

    Dayson was a prolific inventor known for creating groundbreaking technologies in the early 20th century.

  • Stefan Pawlikowski

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Fred Willard
    Fred Willard

    Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

  • Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland

    Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

  • Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

  • Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

  • Tomio Hara

    Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher.

  • Ahmeer Al-Farsi

    Renowned diplomat who played a key role in peace negotiations in the Middle East.

  • Kazimir Malevich

    Renowned Russian avant-garde artist known for founding the Suprematist movement.

  • Awesome Wells

    Renowned for abstract artistry.

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May 15, 1943: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 15, 1943:

  • Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
  • Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
  • Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
  • International day of climate changes.
  • International conscientious objectors' day.
  • Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
  • United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • International day of families.
  • Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
  • Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 1943:

  • Saint Dymphna
  • Saint Achillius
  • Saint Gerebern
  • Saint Isidore the Labourer
  • Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
  • Saint Reticius
  • Saint Denise

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May 15, 1943: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 15, 1943 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ossessione

Ossessione

Release year: 1943

Directed by: Luchino Visconti

Starring: Clara Calamai, Massimo Girotti, Dhia Cristiani, Elio Marcuzzo

Country: United States of America

The Leopard Man

The Leopard Man

Release year: 1943

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Dennis O'Keefe, Margo, Jean Brooks, Isabel Jewell

Girls in Chains

Girls in Chains

Release year: 1943

Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer

Starring: Arline Judge, Roger Clark, Robin Raymond, Barbara Pepper

The More the Merrier

The More the Merrier

Release year: 1943

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Charles Coburn, Richard Gaines

Country: United States of America

Buckskin Frontier

Buckskin Frontier

Release year: 1943

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: Richard Dix, Jane Wyatt, Albert Dekker, Lee J. Cobb

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Who was the US President on May 15, 1943?

On May 15, 1943 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1943?

On May 15, 1943 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1943?

On May 15, 1943 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 15th?

May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
  • 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.

Find out more about May 15th

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What happened in 1943?

1943 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Strike against obligatory labor camps ends, after 200 killed
  • Spud Chandler wins AL MVP; Stan Musial wins NL MVP
  • US air raid on Rabaul

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What was the calendar for May 1943?

May 1943 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1943 calendar looked like.

Saturday May 15, 1943