What happened on Monday March 15, 1943?

Here's what happened on March 15, 1943:

• Third Battle of Kharkov During World War II, German forces successfully recaptured the strategically important city of Kharkov from Soviet armies through intense urban warfare, marking a significant tactical victory on the Eastern Front.
• Birth of David Cronenberg David Cronenberg, renowned Canadian film director known for his innovative and often provocative works in body horror and psychological cinema, was born on this date.
• Sinking of RMS Empress of Canada The Italian submarine Leonardo da Vinci torpedoed and sank the Canadian Pacific liner RMS Empress of Canada off the coast of Sierra Leone during World War II, resulting in significant maritime casualties.
• Allied Reconnaissance over Java Allied military forces conducted a strategic reconnaissance mission over Java, gathering critical intelligence during the Pacific Theater of World War II.

Events in 1943

March 15, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 15, 1943

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 1943

March 15, 1943 was a Monday and it was the 74th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1943 can also be written as 3/15/1943 in the US and as 15/3/1943 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1943 in March 1943 calendar

Famous people born on March 15, 1943:

• Sly Stone

  Legendary American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, founder of the groundbreaking funk band Sly and the Family Stone.

• Lynda La Plante

  Acclaimed British crime writer and screenwriter, famous for creating the critically acclaimed TV series 'Prime Suspect' starring Helen...

• David Cronenberg

  Renowned Canadian film director, screenwriter, and actor known for pioneering the 'body horror' genre in cinema with groundbreaking films...

• The Iron Sheik

  Legendary Iranian-American professional wrestler known for his flamboyant persona and significant impact on the wrestling entertainment...

• Val Lehman

  Australian actress best known for her role in the television series 'Prisoner', for which she won three Logie Awards between 1982-1983.

• Bernard Prevost

  French law enforcement executive who served as general director of the Gendarmerie Nationale since 1995.

• Claude Thomas

  Former American judge who was removed from his position after making threats and facing legal charges for misconduct, including bribery and...

• Michael Scott-Joynt

  English bishop (d. 2014).

• Michel Piron

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on March 15th

Famous people died on March 15, 1943:

• Giuseppe Calvia
• Betty Nansen
• Gregoria de Jesús

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on March 15th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th 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 15, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 15, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 1943 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 15, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 01:19 pm and setting at 04:06 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 15, 1943

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Someone born on March 15, 1943 is:

82 years 1 month old,

or 985 months and 28 days old,

or 4287 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30010 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 15, 1943?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 15, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 15, 1943.

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