What happened on Saturday September 11, 1943?

About September 11th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: Allied military forces successfully captured the strategic Italian city of Salerno, establishing a critical foothold in the Italian campaign during World War II.
  • Day of the week: September 11th, 1943 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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September 11, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 11, 1943:

  • Allied Forces Conquer Salerno Allied military forces successfully captured the strategic Italian city of Salerno, establishing a critical foothold in the Italian campaign during World War II.
  • German Control of Italian Territory German Field Marshal Albert Kesselring officially declared complete German military control over all Italian territory, following the earlier removal and arrest of Benito Mussolini.
  • Italian Navy Surrenders to Allies in Malta During World War II, the Italian Navy officially surrendered its warships to the Allied forces at Malta, marking a significant turning point in the Mediterranean naval theater.
  • German Occupation of Corsica and Kosovo-Metohija World War II: German military forces completed their occupation of Corsica and the Kosovo-Metohija region, effectively ending the previous Italian occupation and expanding their territorial control.
  • US and Australian Troops Join in Salamaua, New Guinea American and Australian military forces united in Salamaua, New Guinea, coordinating their efforts in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
  • Last German Q-Ship Sinks near Easter Island The final German Q-ship (a disguised merchant vessel equipped with hidden weapons) was sunk near Easter Island, marking the end of this naval warfare strategy.
  • Mickey Hart Born Mickey Hart, the renowned drummer of the iconic rock band Grateful Dead, was born on this date.

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September 11, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was September 11, 1943?


September 11, 1943 was a Saturday and it was the 254th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 11, 1943 can also be written as 9/11/1943 in the US and as 11/9/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 11, 1943?


Famous people born on September 11, 1943:

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September 11, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 11th is Virgo.

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September 11, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 11, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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September 11, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 11, 1943 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 11, 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 September 11, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:50 pm and setting at 04:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1943.

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How old is someone born on September 11, 1943?


Someone born on September 11, 1943 is:

81 years 8 months old,

or 980 months and 3 days old,

or 4261 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29831 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 11, 1943?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 11, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 11, 1943.

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