What happened on Wednesday August 18, 1943?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1943:

• Operation Hydra: RAF Bombing of Peenemünde Rocket Research Site During the night of 18 August 1943, a massive British aerial operation targeted the German rocket research facility at Peenemünde. In a precisely coordinated attack, 597 bombers struck the site in three distinct waves, focusing on critical infrastructure including scientists' housing, rocket production facilities, and the Experimental Works. The raid was strategically complex, with eight Mosquito aircraft conducting a diversionary attack on Berlin by dropping 'Window' reflective strips to confuse German radar operators. The operation was costly, with 40 British aircraft shot down during the mission, but significantly disrupted German rocket development efforts.
• Final Jewish Deportation to Auschwitz from Salonika On 18 August 1943, the final convoy of Jewish deportees from Salonika, Greece arrived at the Auschwitz concentration camp, representing a tragic chapter in the Holocaust. This transport marked the culmination of the Nazi deportation efforts from this historic Jewish community, signifying the near-total destruction of Salonika's Jewish population.
• Carl Hubbell's Final Victorious Game Baseball legend Carl Hubbell, a future Hall of Fame pitcher for the New York Giants, won his 253rd and final professional game. The victory came against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-2 score at the historic Polo Grounds in New York City, marking the end of an illustrious pitching career.

Events in 1943

August 18, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1943

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1943

August 18, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 230th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1943 can also be written as 8/18/1943 in the US and as 18/8/1943 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1943 in August 1943 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1943:

• Robert De Niro

  Iconic American actor, director, and producer, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in cinema history.

• Gianni Rivera

  Legendary Italian footballer who won the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 1969, considered one of the most talented midfielders of his generation.

• Tad Mann

  Multifaceted author and expert in sacred geometry, astrology, and symbolism, who has written 14 books and teaches at various international...

• Roberto Rosato

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1943:

• Ali-Agha Shikhlinski

  Russian-azerbaijani general (born 1865).

• Maurice Couette
• Friedrich Hartogs
• Hans Jeschonnek

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on August 18th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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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 18, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1943 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:54 pm and setting at 10:29 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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Someone born on August 18, 1943 is:

81 years 8 months old,

or 980 months and 26 days old,

or 4265 weeks

or 29855 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1943?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 18, 1943.

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