Sunday May 16, 1943: on this day

May 16, 1943 was the 136th day of the year 1943, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 16, 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 16, 1943, who was born and died on May 16, 1943, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 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 16th, 1943 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1943?


May 16, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 136th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1943 can also be written as 5/16/1943 in the US and as 16/5/1943 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1943:

  • Jewish resistance in the warsaw ghetto ends after 30 days of fighting
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  • The holocaust: the warsaw ghetto uprising ends.
  • Operation chastise is undertaken by raf bomber command with specially equipped avro lancasters to destroy the mohne, sorpe, and eder dams in the ruhr valley.

May 16, 1943: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 16, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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May 16, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1943 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:35 pm and setting at 04:33 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 16, 1943?


Famous people born on May 16, 1943:

  • Kay Andrews

    Baroness andrews is an english politician.

  • Wieteke van Dort

    Dutch actress, comedian, singer, writer and artist.

  • Dan Coats

    American politician and diplomat, 29th united states ambassador to germany.

  • Jon Jost

    Director (all the vermeers, ny).

  • Marko Kravos

    Translator and poet in italian-slovenian.

  • Ove Kindvall
  • Donny Anderson
  • Daniela Igliozzi
  • Karl Golser
  • Marcelino Vergara

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

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May 16, 1943: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 80 years 10 months old,

or 970 months and 3 days old,

or 4218 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29528 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1943.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1943?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 16, 1943.

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May 16, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1943:

  • Alfred Hoche

    German psychiatrist and academic (b. 1865).

  • Nigger

    Black labrador retriever belonging to wing commander guy gibson of the royal air force, and the mascot of no.

  • Roberto Marcolongo
  • Eugenio Sirolli
  • Giuseppe Caito
  • Carlos Pareja Paz Soldán

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Felcia Browne

    Notable author recognized for her contributions to literature.

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May 16, 1943: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1943:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1943:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1943:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.

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May 16, 1943: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 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 16, 1943?

On May 16, 1943 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1943?

On May 16, 1943 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1943?

On May 16, 1943 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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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.

Sunday May 16, 1943