What happened on Friday July 09, 1943?

Here's what happened on July 09, 1943:

• Allied Invasion of Sicily Begins A pivotal World War II operation where Allied forces launched an amphibious invasion of Sicily, marking a critical turning point in the Mediterranean campaign. This strategic invasion led to the downfall of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and forced Adolf Hitler to divert military resources, ultimately impacting the broader war strategy.
• Battle of Kursk: German Occupation of Verchopenje On the 5th day of the Battle of Kursk, German forces occupied the strategic location of Verchopenje during one of the largest and most significant tank battles in military history.
• Tragic German Air Raid in East Grinstead A devastating German air raid struck the Whitehall Cinema in East Grinstead, killing 108 people, including many children who were watching a Hopalong Cassidy film. The attack occurred at 5:17 pm, with two successive bombing waves that also seriously injured 235 additional civilians.
• British Naval Action Sinks German Submarine British forces successfully sank the German submarine U-435 during World War II, contributing to the Allied efforts to control maritime routes and disrupt German naval operations.
• Birth of Bon Scott Bon Scott, the iconic lead vocalist of the legendary rock band AC/DC, known for their classic album 'Highway to Hell', was born on this date.
• U.S. Congress Breaks Four-Year Recess Tradition The United States Congress recessed for the first time in four years, ending a period where legislators had continuously worked without taking vacations since 1939, likely due to the demands of World War II.

Events in 1943

July 09, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 09, 1943

Newspapers from Jul. 09, 1943

July 09, 1943 was a Friday and it was the 190th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 09, 1943 can also be written as 7/9/1943 in the US and as 9/7/1943 in UK and Europe.

July 09, 1943 in July 1943 calendar

Famous people born on July 09, 1943:

• Soledad Miranda

  Spanish actress known for her roles in cult cinema, particularly in Spanish horror films of the late 1960s.

• Bon Scott [Ronald Belford]

  Lead singer of the legendary rock band AC/DC, known for his powerful and distinctive vocal style.

• John H Casper in Greenville South Carolina USA Colonel US Air Force/astronaut (STS-36 sk

  American Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut who flew multiple space shuttle missions.

• John Casper

  American Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut who flew multiple space shuttle missions.

• Faye Wattleton

  Prominent sociologist and women's rights activist, serving as president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America from 1978 to 1992.

• Suzanne Rogers
• Manfred Eicher

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on July 9th

Famous people died on July 09, 1943:

• Massimo Di Donato
• Eugenio Maury di Morancez

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on July 9th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 9th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 09, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 09, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 09, 1943 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 09, 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 July 09, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 12:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on July 09, 1943

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Someone born on July 09, 1943 is:

81 years 9 months old,

or 981 months and 14 days old,

or 4267 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29874 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 09, 1943?

There are 77 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 09, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 09, 1943.

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