What happened on Wednesday March 03, 1943?

About March 3rd, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, the United States military achieved a significant strategic victory by defeating Japanese forces in the Battle of Bismarck Sea. This naval and air engagement was a crucial moment in the Pacific Theater, demonstrating the growing military prowess of the United States and its ability to counter Japanese expansion.
  • Day of the week: March 3rd, 1943 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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March 03, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 03, 1943:

  • US Victory in Battle of Bismarck Sea During World War II, the United States military achieved a significant strategic victory by defeating Japanese forces in the Battle of Bismarck Sea. This naval and air engagement was a crucial moment in the Pacific Theater, demonstrating the growing military prowess of the United States and its ability to counter Japanese expansion.
  • Bethnal Green Tube Disaster During World War II, a tragic incident occurred in London, England, where 173 people were killed in a catastrophic crowd crush while attempting to enter an air-raid shelter at the Bethnal Green underground station. The panic resulted in the deaths of 62 children and 110 adults, with an additional 90 people injured. This event highlights the immense human toll and chaos experienced by civilians during wartime air raid threats.
  • Death of George Thomson George Thomson, a notable English cricket player and all-rounder who played 6 Tests for England between 1909-1910, passed away on this date. While not a globally significant event, his death marks the end of a career in early 20th-century cricket.

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

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What day of the week was March 03, 1943?


March 03, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 62nd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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Who was born on March 03, 1943?


Famous people born on March 03, 1943:

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  • Thierry de Montbrial
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March 03, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 03, 1943:

  • Henri Focillon

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March 03, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 3rd is Pisces.

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

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

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March 03, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 03, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:28 am and setting at 04:56 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on March 03, 1943?


Someone born on March 03, 1943 is:

82 years 2 months old,

or 986 months and 2 days old,

or 4287 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30014 days old,

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

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 3rd 2026.

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

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

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Wednesday March 3, 1943