What happened on Sunday May 09, 1943?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1943:

• 5th German Panzer Army Surrenders in Tunisia The 5th German Panzer Army officially surrendered in Tunisia, marking a significant turning point in the North African Campaign during World War II. This surrender represented a major strategic defeat for Axis forces in the region.
• Allied Troops Liberate Tunis and Bizerte Allied troops successfully liberated the strategic cities of Tunis and Bizerte. Bizerte fell to the Americans at 4:15 pm local time, with the Tunisian capital being conquered by the British First Army just five minutes later. This operation effectively ended Axis control in North Africa.
• German Submarines Sunk by Allied Forces Two German submarines, U-447 and U-663, were depth charged and sunk by Allied aircraft in the eastern Atlantic and Bay of Biscay. These naval engagements further demonstrated the Allied forces' growing maritime superiority during World War II.
• Changjiao Massacre Japanese troops carried out the Changjiao massacre in Changjiao, Hunan, China, representing a tragic event of wartime atrocities.
• Rothschild-Hadassah University Hospital Opens The Rothschild-Hadassah University Hospital was inaugurated, representing an important milestone in medical infrastructure and healthcare development in the region.
• Mae West Granted Divorce Actress and comedian Mae West was granted a final divorce from her husband Frank Szatkus, whom she had married on April 29, 1911. This personal legal matter reflects the social dynamics of the era.

Events in 1943

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

Magazines from May. 09, 1943

Newspapers from May. 09, 1943

May 09, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 129th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1943 can also be written as 5/9/1943 in the US and as 9/5/1943 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1943 in May 1943 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1943:

• Emile Ardolino

  Renowned film director famous for choreographing and directing 'Dirty Dancing', a landmark dance movie that became a cultural phenomenon in...

• Vince Cable

  Prominent British politician and economist who served as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.

• Pat Barker

  Acclaimed British novelist known for her powerful historical fiction, particularly her works exploring the psychological impact of war.

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1943:

• Danielle Casanova
• Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on May 9th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 09, 1943 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 09, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 09:52 am and setting at 12:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1943 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1943.

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Someone born on May 09, 1943 is:

82 years and 5 days old,

or 984 months and 5 days old,

or 4279 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29956 days old,

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

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

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