What happened on Wednesday August 04, 1943?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1943:

• Kennedy Rescued in Solomon Islands Future U.S. President John F. Kennedy and his PT-109 crew were found by Solomon Islander coastwatchers Biuku Gasa and Eroni Kumana after their boat was sunk during World War II, a pivotal moment in Kennedy's military service.
• Nazi Forced Labor at V-2 Rocket Plant The German V-2 rocket facility at Peenemünde decided to use concentration camp inmates as slave labor, with the SS mandating at least ten camp prisoners for every non-Jewish German employee, highlighting the brutal Nazi labor practices.
• Soviet Forces Approach Orel Russian military units advanced and reached the suburbs of Orel, a significant moment in the Eastern Front of World War II, indicating the Soviet counteroffensive against German forces.
• Battle of Munda Point Concludes The Battle of Munda Point ended with a decisive victory for the United States, representing a significant moment in the Pacific Campaign of World War II.
• Churchill Travels to Canada During World War II British Prime Minister Winston Churchill traveled on the Queen Mary to Canada, likely for strategic wartime discussions and diplomatic meetings.
• USAF Bombing Operation in Troina United States Army Air Forces conducted bombing operations targeting German positions in Troina, Sicily, as part of the Allied campaign to liberate Italy during World War II.
• German Submarine U-489 Sunk The German submarine U-489 was depth charged and sunk in the North Atlantic by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft from the Royal Canadian Air Force's No. 423 Squadron, contributing to the Allied efforts to control maritime routes.
• USS Intrepid Launched The USS Intrepid (CV-11), an Essex-class aircraft carrier, was launched during World War II, which would play a significant role in naval operations in the Pacific Theater.
• Women's Air Force Service Pilots Formed The Women's Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) were officially consolidated, bringing together the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) and the Women's Flying Training Detachment (WFTD), marking a significant milestone for women in military aviation.
• Birth of Bjørn Wirkola Bjørn Wirkola, a notable Norwegian ski jumper, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent athlete in winter sports.

Events in 1943

August 04, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1943

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August 04, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1943 can also be written as 8/4/1943 in the US and as 4/8/1943 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1943 in August 1943 calendar

Famous people born on August 04, 1943:

• Georgina Hale

  British actress known for her powerful stage and screen performances, who overcame severe stage fright and was discovered by Ken Russell.

• Laura Biagiotti

  Renowned Italian fashion designer who was awarded Woman of the Year in 1992.

• Tina Cole

  American actress and singer best known for her supporting role in the popular TV series 'My Three Sons'.

• Steven Millhauser

  Acclaimed American novelist known for his imaginative and intricate storytelling.

• Michael McCulley
• Ben Sidran
• Vicente Álvarez Areces
• Bjørn Wirkola

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on August 4th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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August 04, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1943 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:01 am and setting at 10:07 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 04, 1943

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Someone born on August 04, 1943 is:

81 years 9 months old,

or 981 months and 1 day old,

or 4265 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29860 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1943?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 04, 1943.

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