What happened on Saturday December 18, 1943?

Here's what happened on December 18, 1943:

• Nazi Deportation Policy Intensified Heinrich Himmler issued new directives for the arrest and deportation of Jews in Germany, systematically eliminating previous exemptions and expanding the scope of Nazi persecution. These orders further tightened the Nazi regime's brutal policy of Jewish displacement and potential extermination.
• US 5th Army Advances in Italian Campaign The US 5th Army successfully captured Monte Lungo, a strategic position that threatened German defensive lines near San Pietro. This victory was part of the Allied push to break through German defensive positions in Italy, marking a significant moment in the World War II Mediterranean theater.
• Birth of Rock Legend Keith Richards Keith Richards, future guitarist of the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones, was born in England. Though he would later become famous for hits like 'Brown Sugar', this date marks his birth during the tumultuous period of World War II.

Events in 1943

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

Magazines from Dec. 18, 1943

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 1943

December 18, 1943 was a Saturday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1943 can also be written as 12/18/1943 in the US and as 18/12/1943 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1943 in December 1943 calendar

Famous people born on December 18, 1943:

• Keith Richards

  Legendary guitarist and founding member of The Rolling Stones, who alongside Mick Jagger revolutionized rock music in the 1960s.

• Bobby Keys

  American saxophonist best known for his collaborations with The Rolling Stones, contributing significant saxophone parts to their iconic...

• Hanoch Levin

  Israel's most famous and controversial playwright, who wrote 63 plays and was known for his dark comedy and profound psychological insights.

• Alan Rudolph

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on December 18th

Famous people died on December 18, 1943:

• Joseph McCarthy
• Aldo Resega
• Ludwig von Reuter

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on December 18th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th 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 18, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 18, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:10 pm and setting at 01:14 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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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 1943

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Someone born on December 18, 1943 is:

81 years 4 months old,

or 976 months and 26 days old,

or 4247 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29733 days old,

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

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.

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

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

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