What happened on Monday November 08, 1943?

About November 8th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Solomon Islands campaign of World War II, US Marines successfully repulsed a heavy Japanese offensive at Koromokina Lagoon on the island of Bougainville. This engagement was part of the broader strategic effort to push back Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater and represented a significant defensive victory for American troops.
  • Day of the week: November 8th, 1943 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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November 08, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 08, 1943:

  • US Marines Repel Japanese Offensive at Koromokina Lagoon During the Solomon Islands campaign of World War II, US Marines successfully repulsed a heavy Japanese offensive at Koromokina Lagoon on the island of Bougainville. This engagement was part of the broader strategic effort to push back Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater and represented a significant defensive victory for American troops.
  • US Cargo Plane Crash-Lands in Nazi-Occupied Albania A US C-53 cargo plane carrying a critical medical crew - including 13 flight nurses, 13 medics, and 4 crewmen - was forced to crash-land in Nazi-occupied Albania. This dangerous incident highlighted the extreme risks faced by military medical personnel during World War II, operating in hostile and unpredictable combat zones.

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

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What day of the week was November 08, 1943?


November 08, 1943 was a Monday and it was the 312th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1943 can also be written as 11/8/1943 in the US and as 8/11/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 08, 1943?


Famous people born on November 08, 1943:

  • Joni Mitchell

    Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and painter, known for her influential folk and jazz music, and iconic albums like 'Blue' and 'Court...

  • Martin Peters

    Renowned English footballer who played for West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and the national team, known for his intelligent midfield...

  • Michael Spence

    Nobel Prize-winning economist known for his work on information economics and market signaling, and a professor at Stanford University.

  • Stephen Greenblatt

    Renowned literary critic, scholar, and professor at Harvard University, best known for his work on Shakespeare and the Renaissance, and...

  • Juan Ferrara
  • Boaz Davidson

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November 08, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 08, 1943 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 08, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:16 pm and setting at 04:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Nov 12, 1943.

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How old is someone born on November 08, 1943?


Someone born on November 08, 1943 is:

81 years 6 months old,

or 978 months and 29 days old,

or 4256 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29796 days old,

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

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

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

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