What happened on Wednesday May 12, 1943?

About May 12th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Trident Conference commenced in Washington, D.C., with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill meeting to discuss Allied war strategy, military planning, and post-war considerations.
  • Day of the week: May 12th, 1943 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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May 12, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 1943:

  • Trident Conference Begins in Washington, D.C. The Trident Conference commenced in Washington, D.C., with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill meeting to discuss Allied war strategy, military planning, and post-war considerations.
  • Axis Forces Surrender in North Africa Axis forces in North Africa officially surrendered, marking a significant turning point in the North African Campaign of World War II. This surrender effectively ended the Axis presence in the region and was a crucial strategic victory for the Allied forces.
  • Churchill Visits the United States British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrived in the United States, continuing the critical wartime diplomatic collaboration between the United Kingdom and the United States during World War II.
  • American Invasion of Attu Island American and Canadian troops launched an invasion of Attu Island in the Aleutian Islands, aiming to reclaim the territory from occupying Japanese forces. This operation was part of the broader Pacific Theater strategy during World War II.

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

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What day of the week was May 12, 1943?


May 12, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1943 can also be written as 5/12/1943 in the US and as 12/5/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 12, 1943?


Famous people born on May 12, 1943:

  • Antoine Labeyrie

    Renowned French astronomer who has held the chair of observational astrophysics at the Collège de France since 1991.

  • Linda Dano in Los Angeles

    American actress best known for her role as Felicia Galant in the popular soap opera 'Another World'.

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


Famous people died on May 12, 1943:

  • Albert Stoessel

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 12:35 pm and setting at 02:30 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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How old is someone born on May 12, 1943?


Someone born on May 12, 1943 is:

82 years and 2 days old,

or 984 months and 2 days old,

or 4279 weeks

or 29953 days old,

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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

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

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