What happened on Tuesday July 13, 1943?

About July 13th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: Adolf Hitler ordered the termination of Operation Citadel, which was the German offensive at the Battle of Kursk on the Eastern Front. This marked a significant turning point in World War II, effectively ending the last major German offensive capability on the Eastern Front.
  • Day of the week: July 13th, 1943 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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July 13, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 13, 1943:

  • End of Operation Citadel Adolf Hitler ordered the termination of Operation Citadel, which was the German offensive at the Battle of Kursk on the Eastern Front. This marked a significant turning point in World War II, effectively ending the last major German offensive capability on the Eastern Front.
  • Allied Invasion of Sicily Begins During World War II, the Allied forces launched a significant amphibious invasion of Sicily, with British troops landing at Augusta on the island's eastern coast and American forces establishing beachheads to the south. This operation, codenamed Operation Husky, marked a critical turning point in the Mediterranean theater of the war.
  • Execution of Munich Resistance Fighters University of Munich student Alexander Schmorell, aged 25, and university Professor Karl Huber, aged 49, were executed by guillotine. These individuals were likely part of the White Rose resistance movement, which opposed the Nazi regime during World War II.
  • First MLB All-Star Night Game The first Major League Baseball All-Star night game was played at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, with the American League defeating the National League 5-4. This historic game represented a milestone in baseball broadcasting and stadium lighting technology.

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

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What day of the week was July 13, 1943?


July 13, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 194th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1943 can also be written as 7/13/1943 in the US and as 13/7/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 13, 1943?


Famous people born on July 13, 1943:

  • Christine McVie

    Legendary keyboardist and vocalist of the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac, known for her significant contributions to the band's most...

  • Walter Murch

    Renowned film editor, sound designer, and director, famous for his groundbreaking work on films like 'Apocalypse Now' and 'The Godfather'.

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July 13, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 13, 1943:

  • John Dering Nettleton
  • Ivan Goran Kovačić
  • Domenico Tumiati
  • Marianna Biernacka
  • Kurt Huber
  • Shunji Isaki
  • Mario Mona

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July 13, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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

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

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July 13, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 13, 1943 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 13, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 04:21 pm and setting at 02:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1943.

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How old is someone born on July 13, 1943?


Someone born on July 13, 1943 is:

81 years 9 months old,

or 981 months and 10 days old,

or 4267 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29870 days old,

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

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 13th 2025.

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

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

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