What happened on Sunday August 01, 1943?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1943:

• Operation Tidal Wave: Strategic Bombing of Ploiești Oil Refineries A critical World War II aerial mission where 177 American B-24 Liberator bombers conducted a daring raid on German oil production facilities in Ploiești, Romania. Departing from bases in Libya, the mission aimed to significantly disrupt Nazi Germany's fuel supply. Despite achieving a 40% production reduction, the refineries were rapidly repaired. The operation came at a tremendous human cost, with 532 airmen killed and 54 aircraft lost.
• Detailed Account of Operation Tidal Wave A complex and costly aerial assault involving 164 B-24 bombers targeting Ploiești. Navigation errors and strong defenses led to significant challenges: 41 planes were lost during the attack, two collided during return, eight diverted to Turkey, 23 landed at Mediterranean bases, and 90 returned to Benghazi—many critically damaged. The operation resulted in 300 American airmen casualties.
• Harlem Race Riot of 1943 A significant racial conflict erupted in Harlem, New York, triggered by the shooting of an African American soldier by a white police officer. The incident escalated into widespread civil unrest, characterized by looting, property destruction, and violent confrontations with law enforcement. The riot resulted in 6 fatalities, 495 injuries, over 500 arrests, and approximately $5 million in property damage, highlighting deep-seated racial tensions of the era.
• Burma's Declaration of Independence Japan declares independence for Burma under the leadership of U Ba Maw, a significant political maneuver during World War II that reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia.
• Naval Engagement: Sunderland Seaplanes Sink U-Boats British Sunderland seaplanes successfully destroyed German submarines U-454 and U-383, contributing to the Allied efforts to control maritime routes during World War II.

Events in 1943

August 01, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1943

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1943

August 01, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 213th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1943 can also be written as 8/1/1943 in the US and as 1/8/1943 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1943 in August 1943 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1943:

• William Bennett

  American politician who served as Secretary of Education under President Ronald Reagan and later as Drug Czar.

• Geoff Britton

  British professional drummer who played with multiple rock bands including Earthband and Gun during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Susan Cheever

  Acclaimed American author known for her biographical and fiction works, daughter of famous writer John Cheever.

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1943:

• Lydia Litvyak

  Soviet fighter pilot and one of the world's first female combat aviators.

• Tim Williamson

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on August 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1943 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:11 am and setting at 09:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1943

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Someone born on August 01, 1943 is:

81 years 9 months old,

or 981 months and 13 days old,

or 4267 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29872 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1943?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 01, 1943.

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