Sunday October 17, 1943: on this day

October 17, 1943 was the 290th day of the year 1943, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 17, 1943 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 17, 1943, who was born and died on October 17, 1943, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1943, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Son of Dracula, directed by Robert Siodmak), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1943 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1943?


October 17, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 290th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1943 can also be written as 10/17/1943 in the US and as 17/10/1943 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1943 in October 1943 calendar

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October 17, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 1943:

  • Liberators sink u-540 and u-631
  • Burma railway (burma-thailand railway) is completed.
  • Wwii: the last commerce raider ''hilfskreuzer michel'', was sunk off japan by united states submarine ''tarpon''.
  • Nazi holocaust in poland: sobibór extermination camp is closed.

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October 17, 1943: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Cardinals - Detroit Lions : 0 - 7
  • New York Giants - Brooklyn Dodgers : 20 - 0
  • Phil-Pitt - Chicago Bears : 21 - 48
  • Washington Redskins - Green Bay Packers : 33 - 7
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October 17, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:22 pm and setting at 12:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Nov 12, 1943.

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Who was born on October 17, 1943?


Famous people born on October 17, 1943:

  • Ignacio Rupérez

    Spanish diplomat and journalist (d. 2015).

  • Susan Davenny Wyner in New Haven

    Connecticut, usa; soprano (walter naumberg prize).

  • Margie Sudre
  • Henry Ramos Allup
  • Michael Reeves
  • Antonio Roberto Cabrera
  • Jeff Congdon
  • Gabriele Muresu
  • Ciro Fogliatta

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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October 17, 1943: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 80 years 5 months old,

or 965 months and 11 days old,

or 4197 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29383 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 1943.

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

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 1943:

  • Stefan Starzynski

    Polish politician (born 1893).

  • Günther Gumprich

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

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October 17, 1943: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 1943:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn

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October 17, 1943: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1943 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Son of Dracula

Son of Dracula

Release year: 1943

Directed by: Robert Siodmak

Starring: Lon Chaney Jr., Robert Paige, Louise Allbritton, Evelyn Ankers

Lassie Come Home

Lassie Come Home

Release year: 1943

Directed by: Fred M. Wilcox

Starring: Roddy McDowall, Donald Crisp, May Whitty, Edmund Gwenn

Country: United States of America

El ametralladora

El ametralladora

Release year: 1943

Directed by: Aurelio Robles Castillo

Starring: Pedro Infante, Margarita Mora, Ángel Garasa, Víctor Manuel Mendoza

I Dood It

I Dood It

Release year: 1943

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Red Skelton, Eleanor Powell, Richard Ainley, Patricia Dane

Thank Your Lucky Stars

Thank Your Lucky Stars

Release year: 1943

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Eddie Cantor, Dennis Morgan, Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 17, 1943?

On October 17, 1943 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1943?

On October 17, 1943 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1943?

On October 17, 1943 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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What happened in 1943?

1943 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Strike against obligatory labor camps ends, after 200 killed
  • Spud Chandler wins AL MVP; Stan Musial wins NL MVP
  • US air raid on Rabaul

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What was the calendar for October 1943?

October 1943 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 1943 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 17, 1943