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see horoscope and birth chart for August 15, 1943What happened on Sunday August 15, 1943?
About August 15th, 1943, in brief:
- Historical events: In a surprising turn of events, United States and Canadian troops invaded Kiska Island in Alaska, finding it completely abandoned by Japanese forces. Despite the lack of direct combat, the operation was not without tragedy: four American soldiers were killed by Japanese mines, and 24 were accidentally killed by friendly fire in the dense, foggy conditions.
- Day of the week: August 15th, 1943 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner
More about August 15th, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on August 15th, 1943.
Table of contents
- August 15, 1943: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 15, 1943?
- Who was born on August 15, 1943?
- August 15, 1943: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 15, 1943?
- Back in 1943
August 15, 1943: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 15, 1943:
- Allied Invasion of Kiska Island In a surprising turn of events, United States and Canadian troops invaded Kiska Island in Alaska, finding it completely abandoned by Japanese forces. Despite the lack of direct combat, the operation was not without tragedy: four American soldiers were killed by Japanese mines, and 24 were accidentally killed by friendly fire in the dense, foggy conditions.
- Battle of Trahili: Cretan Partisans Evade German Encirclement During World War II, Cretan partisans demonstrated remarkable tactical skill and resilience when surrounded by superior German forces. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the partisans managed to execute a successful escape, showcasing the guerrilla warfare tactics employed by resistance fighters in the Cretan theater.
- Land Battle of Vella Lavella Commences The Land Battle of Vella Lavella began on August 15, 1943, as part of the Pacific Theater of World War II. This battle was likely part of the broader Solomon Islands campaign, a critical series of engagements between Allied and Japanese forces.
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What day of the week was August 15, 1943?
August 15, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 227th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 1943 can also be written as 8/15/1943 in the US and as 15/8/1943 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 15, 1943?
Famous people born on August 15, 1943:
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Barbara BouchetGerman-born Czech-American actress known for her roles in international cinema, particularly in Italian films and the James Bond movie...
- Eileen Bell
Northern Irish civil servant and politician who served as the second Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, playing a crucial role in the...
- Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela
- Maktum bin Rashid Al Maktum
- Hanna Schwarz
August 15, 1943: What famous people died on that day?
August 15, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 15, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 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 birthAugust 15, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 1943 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:01 pm and setting at 06:53 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1943.
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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1943
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Someone born on August 15, 1943 is:
81 years 8 months old,
or 980 months and 15 days old,
or 4263 weeks and 3 days old,
or 29844 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1943?
There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1943?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 15, 1943.
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Back in 1943
