What happened on Thursday August 05, 1943?

About August 5th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: During a critical phase of World War II, Soviet forces successfully liberated the strategic cities of Orel and Belgorod from Nazi German occupation. This military operation was part of the larger Soviet counteroffensive on the Eastern Front, marking a significant turning point in the war against Nazi Germany.
  • Day of the week: August 5th, 1943 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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August 05, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1943:

  • Soviet Counteroffensive: Liberation of Orel and Belgorod During a critical phase of World War II, Soviet forces successfully liberated the strategic cities of Orel and Belgorod from Nazi German occupation. This military operation was part of the larger Soviet counteroffensive on the Eastern Front, marking a significant turning point in the war against Nazi Germany.
  • Battle of Munda Point: Allied Victory in the Pacific U.S. soldiers and Marines decisively defeated Japanese defenders and captured the strategically important Munda Point airfield on New Georgia island. This battle was a crucial engagement in the Solomon Islands campaign, representing another step in the Allied island-hopping strategy against Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of World War II.

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August 05, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 05, 1943?


August 05, 1943 was a Thursday and it was the 217th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1943 can also be written as 8/5/1943 in the US and as 5/8/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 05, 1943?


Famous people born on August 05, 1943:

  • Serge Janquin

    French politician who served as a representative of Pas-de-Calais in the National Assembly, affiliated with the Socialist, Radical, Citizen...

  • Leo Kinnunen
  • Sammi Smith
  • Rodney Pattisson

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August 05, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1943:

  • William Wallace Anderson
  • Eudo Giulioli
  • John Norton

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August 05, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 05, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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August 05, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1943 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 10:00 am and setting at 10:36 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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How old is someone born on August 05, 1943?


Someone born on August 05, 1943 is:

81 years 9 months old,

or 981 months and 9 days old,

or 4266 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29868 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1943?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 05, 1943.

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