What happened on Monday April 12, 1943?

About April 12th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed away at Warm Springs, Georgia, after suffering a massive cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 63. His sudden death shocked the nation during World War II, and Vice President Harry S. Truman was immediately sworn in as the 32nd President of the United States, marking a significant leadership transition during a critical period of global conflict.
  • Day of the week: April 12th, 1943 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

More about April 12th, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on April 12th, 1943.

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April 12, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1943:

  • Death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed away at Warm Springs, Georgia, after suffering a massive cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 63. His sudden death shocked the nation during World War II, and Vice President Harry S. Truman was immediately sworn in as the 32nd President of the United States, marking a significant leadership transition during a critical period of global conflict.
  • German Surrender of Königsberg A German war communiqué officially acknowledged the surrender of Königsberg, a strategic East Prussian city. In a harsh response, the communiqué announced the death penalty for the fortress's commander, General Lasch, signaling the severe consequences for military failure in the Nazi regime.
  • Allied Victory in North Africa Allied forces successfully captured Soussa, a significant location in North Africa, further advancing their strategic position in the region during World War II.
  • Japanese Advance in Burma Japanese troops captured Migyaungyein in Burma, a critical military maneuver that exposed the western flank of the 1st Burma Corps and threatened the strategically important Yenangyuang oilfields.
  • Closure of Dutch Catholic University The Dutch Catholic University in Nijmegen was closed, likely due to the ongoing German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II, reflecting the broader disruptions to academic institutions during the conflict.

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April 12, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 12, 1943?


April 12, 1943 was a Monday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1943 can also be written as 4/12/1943 in the US and as 12/4/1943 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1943 in April 1943 calendar

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Who was born on April 12, 1943?


Famous people born on April 12, 1943:

  • Robert Durst

    Infamous American real estate heir who became notorious for murder and was the subject of the HBO documentary series 'The Jinx'.

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April 12, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1943:

  • Viktor Puskar

    Estonian colonel (d. 1943).

  • Edoardo Garbin
  • Bruno Galli-Valerio
  • Leonardo Mordini

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April 12, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 12, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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April 12, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1943 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:01 pm and setting at 02:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1943.

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How old is someone born on April 12, 1943?


Someone born on April 12, 1943 is:

82 years 1 month old,

or 985 months and 2 days old,

or 4283 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29983 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1943?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 12, 1943.

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