What happened on Wednesday July 14, 1943?

About July 14th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: U.S. soldiers committed the Biscari massacre, killing 73 unarmed German and Italian prisoners of war. This war crime represented a significant breach of the Geneva Conventions and highlighted the brutal nature of warfare, leading to subsequent military investigations and discussions about military conduct.
  • Day of the week: July 14th, 1943 was a Wednesday
  • 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 14, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 14, 1943:

  • Biscari Massacre During World War II U.S. soldiers committed the Biscari massacre, killing 73 unarmed German and Italian prisoners of war. This war crime represented a significant breach of the Geneva Conventions and highlighted the brutal nature of warfare, leading to subsequent military investigations and discussions about military conduct.
  • George Washington Carver National Monument Established In Diamond, Missouri, the George Washington Carver National Monument was dedicated, becoming the first United States National Monument honoring an African American. This landmark recognition celebrated the life and achievements of George Washington Carver, a renowned agricultural scientist, inventor, and educator who made significant contributions to sustainable farming practices and racial progress.
  • Battle of Mubo Concludes in Allied Victory The Battle of Mubo in New Guinea concluded with a decisive Allied victory, marking an important strategic moment in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This engagement demonstrated the Allied forces' growing military effectiveness and their gradual push against Japanese-controlled territories.
  • German Paratroopers Defend Primasole Bridge German Paratroopers successfully repelled Allied forces from the strategically important Primasole bridge in Sicily, demonstrating the tactical skill and resilience of German defensive units during the Allied invasion of Italy in World War II.

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July 14, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 14, 1943?


July 14, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 195th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 14, 1943 can also be written as 7/14/1943 in the US and as 14/7/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 14, 1943?


Famous people born on July 14, 1943:

  • Christopher Priest

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  • Ken Willard

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July 14, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 14th is Cancer.

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July 14, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 14, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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July 14, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 14, 1943 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 14, 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 14, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:30 pm and setting at 03:39 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 14, 1943?


Someone born on July 14, 1943 is:

81 years 9 months old,

or 981 months and 9 days old,

or 4267 weeks

or 29869 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 14, 1943?

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 14, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 14, 1943.

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