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see horoscope and birth chart for August 16, 1943What happened on Monday August 16, 1943?
About August 16th, 1943, in brief:
- Historical events: The Białystok Ghetto Uprising commenced when German SS forces surrounded the Jewish ghetto in Białystok. This resistance action was a courageous stand by Jewish inhabitants against Nazi persecution, representing a powerful moment of defiance during the Holocaust.
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1943 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner
More about August 16th, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on August 16th, 1943.
Table of contents
- August 16, 1943: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 16, 1943?
- Who was born on August 16, 1943?
- August 16, 1943: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 16, 1943?
- Back in 1943
August 16, 1943: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 1943:
- Białystok Ghetto Uprising Begins The Białystok Ghetto Uprising commenced when German SS forces surrounded the Jewish ghetto in Białystok. This resistance action was a courageous stand by Jewish inhabitants against Nazi persecution, representing a powerful moment of defiance during the Holocaust.
- Allied Forces Conquer Sicily The Allied forces successfully conquered the strategic Mediterranean island of Sicily, marking a significant turning point in the World War II Mediterranean campaign. This victory provided the Allies with a crucial foothold for future operations against Axis powers in Southern Europe.
- First Long Tom Bombardment of Italian Mainland Allied forces launched their first Long Tom artillery bombardment from Sicily onto the Italian mainland, signaling the beginning of direct offensive operations against Italy from the newly captured island.
- Bulgarian Czar Meets Hitler Bulgarian Czar Boris III conducted a diplomatic visit to Adolf Hitler, likely discussing Bulgaria's role and strategic positioning during World War II. This meeting was part of the complex diplomatic negotiations between Axis powers during the conflict.
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What day of the week was August 16, 1943?
August 16, 1943 was a Monday and it was the 228th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1943 can also be written as 8/16/1943 in the US and as 16/8/1943 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 16, 1943?
Famous people born on August 16, 1943:
- Sharon Baird
Sharon Baird is an American tap dancer and actress known for her performances in classic entertainment productions.
- Roberto Colaninno
August 16, 1943: What famous people died on that day?
August 16, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 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 16, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1943 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:43 pm and setting at 08:07 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1943.
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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1943
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on August 16, 1943?
Someone born on August 16, 1943 is:
81 years 8 months old,
or 980 months and 28 days old,
or 4265 weeks and 2 days old,
or 29857 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1943?
There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1943?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 16, 1943.
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