What happened on Tuesday April 13, 1943?

Here's what happened on April 13, 1943:

• Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Begins Jewish resistance fighters in the Warsaw Ghetto initiate an armed revolt against Nazi German forces, marking a significant moment of Jewish resistance during the Holocaust.
• Katyn Massacre Discovery Announced The mass graves of Polish prisoners of war, killed by Soviet forces in the Katyn Forest, are publicly revealed, causing a severe diplomatic crisis between the Polish government-in-exile and the Soviet Union.
• Discriminatory Testimony Against Japanese Americans Lieutenant General John L. DeWitt delivers a racist testimony before the House Naval Affairs Committee, opposing the return of Japanese American soldiers and their families to their homes, stating 'A Jap's a Jap'.
• 442nd Regimental Combat Team Arrives The 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a segregated Japanese American military unit, arrives at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, during World War II.
• Jefferson Memorial Dedication The Jefferson Memorial is officially dedicated in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 200th anniversary of President Thomas Jefferson's birth.
• Birth of Bill Conti Bill Conti, an American musician known for composing film scores, was born on this date.
• Catholic University Nijegen Closes Catholic University Nijegen temporarily closes, likely due to World War II circumstances.

Events in 1943

April 13, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 13, 1943

Newspapers from Apr. 13, 1943

April 13, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1943 can also be written as 4/13/1943 in the US and as 13/4/1943 in UK and Europe.

April 13, 1943 in April 1943 calendar

Famous people born on April 13, 1943:

• Philip Norman

  Respected English journalist, author, and playwright known for his insightful literary and biographical works.

• Billy Kidd

  Historic American Olympic skier who won a silver medal at the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics, pioneering alpine skiing achievements.

• Tim Krabbé

  Renowned Dutch writer, chess player, and cycling enthusiast known for his multifaceted talents and creative works.

• Alan Jones

  Australian rugby coach and prominent radio host with significant contributions to sports media.

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on April 13th

Famous people died on April 13, 1943:

• James Boarman
• Harold Brest
• Antonio Chiribiri
• Gennaro Santillo
• Oskar Schlemmer
• Vittorio Spinazzola

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on April 13th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th is Aries.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

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.

Discover the personality of April born.

Unlock the Mysteries of April 13, 1943! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

April 13, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on April 13, 1943 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 13, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 12:54 pm and setting at 03:22 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in April 1943

Your place in the Universe on April 13, 1943

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on April 13, 1943 is:

82 years 1 month old,

or 985 months and 1 day old,

or 4283 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29982 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 1943?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 13th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 13, 1943.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.