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see horoscope and birth chart for May 08, 1943What happened on Saturday May 08, 1943?
About May 8th, 1943, in brief:
- Historical events: The U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff formally approved a comprehensive strategic plan aimed at achieving the unconditional surrender of the Japanese Empire during World War II.
- Day of the week: May 8th, 1943 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner
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Table of contents
- May 08, 1943: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 08, 1943?
- Who was born on May 08, 1943?
- May 08, 1943: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 08, 1943?
- Back in 1943
May 08, 1943: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1943:
- U.S. Strategic Plan for Defeating Japan The U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff formally approved a comprehensive strategic plan aimed at achieving the unconditional surrender of the Japanese Empire during World War II.
- British Naval Command Directive During World War II Admiral Cunningham of the British fleet issued a stark directive to naval forces: 'Sink, burn and destroy; let nothing pass', reflecting the intense maritime warfare strategy during World War II.
- Japanese Destroyer Losses in Solomon Islands Three Japanese destroyers were sunk in separate incidents: the Kagerō was bombed southwest of Rendova, the Kuroshio struck a mine near Kolombangara, and the Oyashio was disabled by a mine and subsequently destroyed by aircraft.
- The Ox-Bow Incident Film Premiere The critically acclaimed Western film 'The Ox-Bow Incident', starring Henry Fonda, made its debut in New York City, marking an important moment in cinema history.
- 69th Preakness Stakes Victory Johnny Longden rode Count Fleet to victory in the 69th Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1:57.4.
May 08, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 08, 1943?
Who was born on May 08, 1943?
Famous people born on May 08, 1943:
- Pat Barker
Acclaimed English novelist, best known for her historical fiction and works exploring the psychological impact of war.
- Paul Samwell-Smith
Renowned English bass player and record producer, best known as a key member of the influential rock band The Yardbirds during the 1960s.
- Pierre Carassus
May 08, 1943: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1943:
- Mordechai Anielewicz
Polish commander (b. 1919).
May 08, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 08, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 08, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1943 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:02 am and setting at 11:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1943 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1943.
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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1943
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Someone born on May 08, 1943 is:
82 years and 6 days old,
or 984 months and 6 days old,
or 4279 weeks and 4 days old,
or 29957 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1943?
There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1943?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 08, 1943.
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Back in 1943
