What happened on Saturday July 17, 1943?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1943:

• Battle of Kursk Continues - Major World War II Eastern Front Engagement On July 17, 1943, Soviet forces from the Southwestern and Southern Fronts launched a significant offensive against the German 9th Army under General Model's command during the Battle of Kursk. The engagement resulted in substantial casualties and strategic maneuvers on both sides, representing a critical moment in the Eastern Front's military campaign.
• Krasowo-Częstki Massacre during World War II On July 17, 1943, in Nazi-occupied Poland, the village of Krasowo-Częstki was completely destroyed in a brutal act of retaliation. German Ordnungspolizei and SS forces burned the entire village and murdered 257 inhabitants, predominantly women and children, in response to a previous skirmish with Polish partisans that resulted in the deaths of at least eight Germans.
• Disney's 'Victory Through Air Power' Film Release United Artists released Disney's unique animated and live-action feature film 'Victory Through Air Power' in theaters on July 17, 1943. The film, which combined animation and documentary-style storytelling, was a propaganda piece aimed at explaining and promoting aerial warfare strategies during World War II.

Events in 1943

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

Magazines from Jul. 17, 1943

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 1943

July 17, 1943 was a Saturday and it was the 198th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1943 can also be written as 7/17/1943 in the US and as 17/7/1943 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1943 in July 1943 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 1943:

• LaVyrle Spencer

  Renowned American romance novelist who was a significant figure in contemporary fiction, known for her emotionally rich storytelling and...

• Jimmy Johnson

  American football coach known for his successful coaching career with the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins, winning multiple Super Bowls.

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 1943:

• Hooper Atchley

  American actor known for his work in silent films and early talkies.

• Patrick Duncan
• William Fildew
• Walther von Hünersdorff
• Ettore Marroni
• Ugo Pellis

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on July 17th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 1943 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:38 pm and setting at 06:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1943.

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Someone born on July 17, 1943 is:

81 years 9 months old,

or 981 months and 6 days old,

or 4266 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29866 days old,

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

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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

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

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