What happened on Saturday April 03, 1943?

Here's what happened on April 03, 1943:

• Poon Lim's Incredible Maritime Survival Poon Lim, a Chinese steward, was dramatically rescued by Brazilian fishermen after an extraordinary 130-day survival at sea following the sinking of his merchant ship by a German submarine during World War II. His survival is considered one of the most remarkable maritime endurance stories in history.
• Battle of Manners Street Riot A significant inter-allied tension incident occurred in Wellington, New Zealand, where American servicemen clashed with New Zealand military personnel and civilians. The riot resulted in dozens of injuries and was initially censored to maintain wartime morale and inter-allied relations.
• Communist Party Leader Arrested in Occupied Netherlands Jan Dieters, the leader of the illegal Communist Party of the Netherlands (CPN), was arrested during the German occupation, likely as part of the resistance suppression efforts.
• Notable Births on April 3, 1943 Two significant individuals were born: Richard Manuel, a Canadian musician who would become a key member of the influential rock group The Band, and Trond Mohn, a Norwegian businessman who would later become a prominent billionaire.

Events in 1943

April 03, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 03, 1943

Newspapers from Apr. 03, 1943

April 03, 1943 was a Saturday and it was the 93rd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 03, 1943 can also be written as 4/3/1943 in the US and as 3/4/1943 in UK and Europe.

April 03, 1943 in April 1943 calendar

Famous people born on April 03, 1943:

• Jonathan Lynn

  Renowned English actor, director, and screenwriter known for his versatile contributions to film and theater.

• Richard Manuel

  Canadian rock musician and pianist from The Band, tragically died by suicide at age 40.

• Mario Lavista

  Prominent Mexican contemporary classical composer recognized for innovative musical compositions and significant contributions to modern...

• Hikaru Saeki

  Pioneering Japanese admiral who became the first female star officer in the Japan Self-Defense Forces, breaking significant gender barriers.

• John Hughes
• Carlos Alberto Montaner

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on April 3rd

Famous people died on April 03, 1943:

• Conrad Veidt

  Renowned German actor known for his role in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.

• Alberto Martin-Franklin

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on April 3rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 3rd is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 03, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 03, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 03, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 03, 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 April 03, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:09 am and setting at 07:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on April 03, 1943

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Someone born on April 03, 1943 is:

82 years 1 month old,

or 985 months and 11 days old,

or 4284 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29992 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 03, 1943?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 03, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 03, 1943.

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