What happened on Sunday May 02, 1943?

About May 2nd, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: A sophisticated British intelligence operation involving the strategic use of a deceased homeless man's body to mislead German forces about potential Allied invasion plans. The elaborate ruse involved creating a fictional military persona, Major William Martin, and planting false documents to misdirect enemy strategic thinking.
  • Day of the week: May 2nd, 1943 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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May 02, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1943:

  • Operation Mincemeat: Elaborate WWII Deception Strategy A sophisticated British intelligence operation involving the strategic use of a deceased homeless man's body to mislead German forces about potential Allied invasion plans. The elaborate ruse involved creating a fictional military persona, Major William Martin, and planting false documents to misdirect enemy strategic thinking.
  • Roosevelt Addresses Nationwide Coal Strike President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a powerful radio address appealing to coal miners to end their strike, emphasizing the potential negative impact on war efforts and invoking the sacrifices of their sons serving in the military.
  • Japanese Air Raid on Darwin, Australia A significant aerial attack by twenty Japanese bombers and Zero fighters targeting the strategic Australian city of Darwin, continuing the Pacific Theater's intense air combat operations.
  • German Troops Withdraw from Jefna, Tunisia German military forces evacuated the strategic location of Jefna in Tunisia during the North African Campaign, marking a significant moment in the Allied advance against Axis powers.

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May 02, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 02, 1943?


May 02, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1943 can also be written as 5/2/1943 in the US and as 2/5/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 02, 1943?


Famous people born on May 02, 1943:

  • Mustafa Nadarević

    Prominent Bosnian actor and film director known for his significant contributions to Balkan cinema.

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May 02, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1943:

  • Viktor Lutze

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May 02, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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May 02, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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May 02, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 02, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 02, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:15 am and setting at 07:10 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on May 02, 1943?


Someone born on May 02, 1943 is:

82 years and 11 days old,

or 984 months and 11 days old,

or 4280 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29962 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1943?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 02, 1943.

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