What happened on Saturday March 13, 1943?

Here's what happened on March 13, 1943:

• Holocaust: Liquidation of Krakow Ghetto As part of the Nazi regime's systematic persecution of Jews during World War II, German forces conducted a brutal liquidation of the Krakow Ghetto. Approximately 2,000 Jews were killed on the spot, while around 8,000 were forcibly transferred to concentration camps at Plaszow and Auschwitz-Birkenau, representing a devastating chapter in the Holocaust.
• Failed Assassination Attempt on Hitler's Aircraft During World War II, a sophisticated assassination plot was attempted against Adolf Hitler in Smolensk. A bomb disguised as two bottles of brandy was placed aboard Hitler's personal Focke-Wulf 200 Condor plane. Despite the carefully planned detonator being activated, the extremely cold temperature prevented the plastic explosives from detonating, thus allowing Hitler to survive.
• Massive Air Raid on Berlin A joint operation by US and Royal Air Force bombers conducted an intense 30-minute raid on Berlin, resulting in 486 fatalities and 377 serious injuries. This bombing represented a significant escalation in the aerial warfare during World War II.
• World War II: Battle of Hill 700 in Bougainville In the Pacific Theater of World War II, Japanese troops concluded their assault on American forces at Hill 700 in Bougainville, marking a significant moment in the island's strategic military engagements.
• Baseball Equipment Standardization Major League Baseball officially approved a standardized baseball constructed with cork and balata materials, an important moment in establishing consistent equipment regulations.
• Athletic Achievement: Knights of Columbus Mile Frank Dixon won the Knights of Columbus mile race with an impressive time of 4:09.6, showcasing athletic prowess during the early 1940s.

Events in 1943

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

Magazines from Mar. 13, 1943

Newspapers from Mar. 13, 1943

March 13, 1943 was a Saturday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 1943 can also be written as 3/13/1943 in the US and as 13/3/1943 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 1943 in March 1943 calendar

Famous people born on March 13, 1943:

• André Téchiné

  Renowned French film director and screenwriter known for his nuanced and emotionally complex films.

• Gianni Motta

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on March 13th

Famous people died on March 13, 1943:

• Stephen Vincent Benét

  American poet, short story writer, and novelist (b. 1898).

• J.P. Morgan Jr
• Hanna Resvoll-Holmsen
• Edvard Wennerholm

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on March 13th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 13, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:47 am and setting at 02:31 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 13, 1943

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Someone born on March 13, 1943 is:

82 years 2 months old,

or 986 months

or 4287 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30012 days old,

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

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 13th 2026.

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

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

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