What happened on Thursday June 17, 1943?

About June 17th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: During a critical aerial bombing campaign in World War II, Allied bomber forces suffered significant losses during the Schweinfurt–Regensburg mission. This operation targeted crucial German ball bearing and aircraft production facilities, demonstrating the high-risk nature of strategic bombing campaigns and the immense courage of Allied aircrews.
  • Day of the week: June 17th, 1943 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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June 17, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1943:

  • Schweinfurt–Regensburg Mission Disaster During a critical aerial bombing campaign in World War II, Allied bomber forces suffered significant losses during the Schweinfurt–Regensburg mission. This operation targeted crucial German ball bearing and aircraft production facilities, demonstrating the high-risk nature of strategic bombing campaigns and the immense courage of Allied aircrews.
  • Allied Invasion of Kiska Island U.S. and Canadian troops launched an invasion of Kiska Island in the Aleutian Islands, only to discover that the Japanese forces had already secretly evacuated the island. This operation was part of the broader Aleutian Islands Campaign during World War II, highlighting the strategic importance of the Alaskan theater and the complex nature of Pacific warfare.
  • Joe Cronin's Remarkable Baseball Performance Player-manager Joe Cronin of the Boston Red Sox achieved a rare and remarkable feat by hitting two 3-run pinch home runs in a single game, showcasing his exceptional batting skills and leadership on the baseball field.

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

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What day of the week was June 17, 1943?


June 17, 1943 was a Thursday and it was the 168th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1943 can also be written as 6/17/1943 in the US and as 17/6/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 17, 1943?


Famous people born on June 17, 1943:

  • Newt Gingrich
    Newt Gingrich

    Prominent American politician who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, known for his confrontational political style and...

  • Barry Manilow
    Barry Manilow

    Iconic American pop singer and songwriter who dominated the 1970s music scene, selling over 58 million records worldwide and achieving 25...

  • Burt Rutan

    Pioneering aerospace engineer famous for designing innovative and groundbreaking aircraft that pushed the boundaries of aerospace...

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


Famous people died on June 17, 1943:

  • John DuCasse Schulze
  • Vincent McNabb

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:53 pm and setting at 05:56 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1943.

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How old is someone born on June 17, 1943?


Someone born on June 17, 1943 is:

81 years 10 months old,

or 982 months and 27 days old,

or 4273 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29917 days old,

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

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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

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

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