What happened on Friday December 17, 1943?

About December 17th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: Transport 63, carrying French Jews, departed for Nazi-controlled territories, representing a tragic moment in the Holocaust's systematic persecution and deportation of Jewish people during World War II.
  • Day of the week: December 17th, 1943 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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December 17, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1943:

  • Holocaust Transport Departs Transport 63, carrying French Jews, departed for Nazi-controlled territories, representing a tragic moment in the Holocaust's systematic persecution and deportation of Jewish people during World War II.
  • Magnuson Act Repeals Chinese Exclusion The United States Congress passed the Magnuson Act, which repealed the discriminatory Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. This landmark legislation allowed Chinese immigrants to become U.S. citizens for the first time in over six decades, marking a significant moment in civil rights and immigration policy.
  • First Flight of Heinkel He 162 Jet Fighter The Heinkel He 162, also known as the Volksjäger (People's Fighter), made its first successful flight. This German jet fighter was a late-war emergency fighter design developed during World War II, representing a significant technological advancement in aviation and military aerospace engineering.

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December 17, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 17, 1943?


December 17, 1943 was a Friday and it was the 351st day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1943 can also be written as 12/17/1943 in the US and as 17/12/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 17, 1943?


Famous people born on December 17, 1943:

  • Steven Bochco

    Influential American television producer who created groundbreaking series like 'Hill Street Blues' and 'NYPD Blue', revolutionizing the...

  • Ron Geesin

    Scottish avant-garde musician and composer known for experimental music and collaboration with Pink Floyd on the album 'Atom Heart Mother'.

  • Mary Brunner

    Former member of the Manson Family, a notorious cult led by Charles Manson in the late 1960s, involved in several criminal activities.

  • Christopher Cazenove

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December 17, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1943:

  • Eva Kotchever

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December 17, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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December 17, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1943 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:13 pm and setting at 12:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 1944.

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How old is someone born on December 17, 1943?


Someone born on December 17, 1943 is:

81 years 4 months old,

or 976 months and 6 days old,

or 4244 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29713 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1943?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 17, 1943.

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