What happened on Monday March 08, 1943?

About March 8th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: Japanese troops launched a significant counter-attack against American forces on Hill 700 in Bougainville, initiating a fierce five-day battle that would test the resolve of both sides in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
  • Day of the week: March 8th, 1943 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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March 08, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 08, 1943:

  • World War II Battle of Hill 700 in Bougainville Japanese troops launched a significant counter-attack against American forces on Hill 700 in Bougainville, initiating a fierce five-day battle that would test the resolve of both sides in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
  • Allied Bombing Raid on Nuremberg A massive aerial operation involving 335 allied bombers conducted a strategic bombing raid on the German city of Nuremberg, targeting industrial and military infrastructure during World War II.
  • First Czechoslovak Battalion Joins Red Army The Battle of Sokolovo began on the Eastern Front, marking a historic moment as the First Czechoslovak Independent Field Battalion fought alongside the Soviet Red Army, representing a significant moment of international military cooperation against Nazi Germany.
  • Limited Gambling Legalization in Mexico Mexico enacted legislation to legalize limited forms of gambling, representing a notable shift in the country's regulatory approach to gaming and entertainment.
  • US Men's Figure Skating Championship Arthur Vaughn won the United States Men's Figure Skating Championship, showcasing his athletic skill and national prominence in the sport during World War II.
  • US Ladies Figure Skating Championship Gretchen Merrill claimed victory in the United States Ladies Figure Skating Championship, demonstrating her competitive prowess during a challenging wartime period.

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March 08, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 08, 1943?


March 08, 1943 was a Monday and it was the 67th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1943 can also be written as 3/8/1943 in the US and as 8/3/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 08, 1943?


Famous people born on March 08, 1943:

  • Lynn Redgrave
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  • Serge Lemoine

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  • Valerio Massimo Manfredi
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March 08, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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March 08, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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March 08, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 08, 1943 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 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 08, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:47 am and setting at 10:39 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 08, 1943?


Someone born on March 08, 1943 is:

82 years 2 months old,

or 986 months and 6 days old,

or 4288 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30018 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 1943?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 08, 1943.

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