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see horoscope and birth chart for May 14, 1943What happened on Friday May 14, 1943?
About May 14th, 1943, in brief:
- Historical events: The Australian Hospital Ship Centaur was torpedoed and sunk by a Japanese submarine I-177 near North Stradbroke Island, off the coast of Queensland. Of the 363 persons on board, 268 were killed in this tragic maritime incident during World War II.
- Day of the week: May 14th, 1943 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner
More about May 14th, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on May 14th, 1943.
Table of contents
- May 14, 1943: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 14, 1943?
- Who was born on May 14, 1943?
- May 14, 1943: What famous people died on that day?
- May 14, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 14, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 14, 1943?
- Back in 1943
May 14, 1943: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 14, 1943:
- Sinking of the AHS Centaur The Australian Hospital Ship Centaur was torpedoed and sunk by a Japanese submarine I-177 near North Stradbroke Island, off the coast of Queensland. Of the 363 persons on board, 268 were killed in this tragic maritime incident during World War II.
- Henri La Fontaine Remembrance Commemorating Henri La Fontaine, a distinguished Belgian lawyer and activist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1913. Born in 1854, he was known for his significant contributions to international peace efforts.
- Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, who would later become the President of Iceland, was noted on this date.
May 14, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 14, 1943?
Who was born on May 14, 1943?
Famous people born on May 14, 1943:
- Jack Bruce
Legendary Scottish bass player, singer, and songwriter who was a founding member of the iconic rock band Cream.
- Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson
Prominent Icelandic politician who served as the 5th President of Iceland from 1996 to 2016, known for his academic background and...
- Richard Peto
Renowned English epidemiologist and statistician known for groundbreaking research in medical statistics and cancer epidemiology.
- Derek Leckenby
British guitarist of the popular 1960s pop band Herman's Hermits.
- Eve Babitz
Los Angeles artist, writer, and cultural icon known for her vivid depictions of 1960s and 1970s California art and social scenes.
May 14, 1943: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 14, 1943:
- Henri La Fontaine
Belgian lawyer and author, nobel prize laureate (b. 1854).
- Mario Ferrigni
- Giorgio di Sassonia
May 14, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 14, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 14, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 14, 1943 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 14, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 02:32 pm and setting at 03:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1943 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1943.
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Your place in the Universe on May 14, 1943
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Someone born on May 14, 1943 is:
82 years old,
or 984 months
or 4278 weeks and 5 days old,
or 29951 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 14, 1943?
There are 0 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 14th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1943?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 14, 1943.
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Back in 1943
