What happened on Sunday July 18, 1943?

About July 18th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: On the eighth day of Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily, British naval forces including HMS Birmingham, Abercrombie, and Colombo maintained their strategic positioning to support ground troops. The ongoing campaign represented a critical phase of the Mediterranean theater during World War II, with Allied forces systematically advancing against Axis defenses.
  • Day of the week: July 18th, 1943 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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July 18, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 18, 1943:

  • Allied Invasion of Sicily - Operation Husky Continues On the eighth day of Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily, British naval forces including HMS Birmingham, Abercrombie, and Colombo maintained their strategic positioning to support ground troops. The ongoing campaign represented a critical phase of the Mediterranean theater during World War II, with Allied forces systematically advancing against Axis defenses.
  • British Military Assault on Catania, Sicily British forces conducted a significant military operation targeting the strategic city of Catania in Sicily as part of the broader Allied invasion. This assault was a crucial component of the ongoing campaign to liberate Sicily from Axis control.
  • Baseball Game: Giants Defeat Phillies in High-Scoring Match In a remarkable baseball game, the New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 10-6 in a match characterized by an extraordinary number of baserunners. Both teams stranded a record 30 baserunners, highlighting the game's unusual offensive dynamics.

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

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What day of the week was July 18, 1943?


July 18, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 199th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1943 can also be written as 7/18/1943 in the US and as 18/7/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 18, 1943?


Famous people born on July 18, 1943:

  • Joseph J. Ellis

    Prominent American historian specializing in early American history and the founding fathers.

  • Richard Mogey

    American executive director of the Foundation for the Study of Cycles, a unique research organization exploring cyclical patterns in various...

  • Robin MacDonald

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July 18, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 18, 1943:

  • Jean Alavoine

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July 18, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

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

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

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July 18, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 18, 1943 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 08:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1943.

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How old is someone born on July 18, 1943?


Someone born on July 18, 1943 is:

81 years 9 months old,

or 981 months and 5 days old,

or 4266 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29865 days old,

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

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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

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

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