What happened on Saturday November 13, 1943?

Here's what happened on November 13, 1943:

• US Navy Initiates Bombardment of Japanese Positions in Pacific On November 13, 1943, United States Navy warplanes and warships commenced a strategic bombardment of Japanese-held positions at Makin and Tarawa in the Pacific Theater. This naval operation was a critical preparatory phase for the upcoming amphibious assaults, designed to weaken Japanese defensive capabilities and soften strategic targets before ground troops would engage in direct combat.
• XP-80 Prototype Completed: First American Jet Fighter On November 13, 1943, the construction of the XP-80 prototype was completed at Lockheed's facility. This groundbreaking aircraft represented a pivotal moment in American aviation history, marking the development of the P-80 Shooting Star, the United States' first successful operational jet fighter. The XP-80 would revolutionize aerial combat technology, transitioning from propeller-driven to jet-powered aircraft and setting the stage for future military aviation advancements.

Events in 1943

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

Magazines from Nov. 13, 1943

Newspapers from Nov. 13, 1943

November 13, 1943 was a Saturday and it was the 317th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 13, 1943 can also be written as 11/13/1943 in the US and as 13/11/1943 in UK and Europe.

November 13, 1943 in November 1943 calendar

Famous people born on November 13, 1943:

• Wallace Shawn

  Renowned actor, playwright, and voice artist known for his distinctive voice and roles in films like 'The Princess Bride' and 'Toy Story'.

• Roberto Boninsegna

  Prominent Italian footballer who played as a striker and later became a football manager.

• Howard Wilkinson

  English football manager and former player known for his significant contributions to football coaching.

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on November 13th

Famous people died on November 13, 1943:

• Wilhelm Biltz
• Maurice Denis
• Igino Ghisellini
• Carmine Giorgio
• Giacomo Moschini

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on November 13th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 13th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 13, 1943 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 13, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:13 pm and setting at 10:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 12, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on November 13, 1943

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Someone born on November 13, 1943 is:

81 years 6 months old,

or 978 months and 1 day old,

or 4252 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29768 days old,

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

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 13th 2025.

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

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

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