What happened on Tuesday May 18, 1943?

About May 18th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, the German Navy suffered significant losses when three submarines - U-128, U-646, and U-657 - were destroyed by enemy action in the Atlantic Ocean. These losses were part of the ongoing Battle of the Atlantic, a critical naval campaign between Allied and Axis forces.
  • Day of the week: May 18th, 1943 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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May 18, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 1943:

  • German Submarine Losses in World War II During World War II, the German Navy suffered significant losses when three submarines - U-128, U-646, and U-657 - were destroyed by enemy action in the Atlantic Ocean. These losses were part of the ongoing Battle of the Atlantic, a critical naval campaign between Allied and Axis forces.
  • Allied Bombing of Pantelleria During World War II, Allied bombers launched a strategic aerial attack on the Italian island of Pantelleria, located in the Mediterranean Sea. This bombing was part of the broader Allied campaign to weaken Axis control in the Mediterranean theater and prepare for potential invasion routes.
  • James Reiher, Professional Wrestler James Reiher, an American professional wrestler, was active during the mid-20th century. While specific details about his wrestling career are limited, he was part of the professional wrestling landscape during the 1940s.

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

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What day of the week was May 18, 1943?


May 18, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1943 can also be written as 5/18/1943 in the US and as 18/5/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 18, 1943?


Famous people born on May 18, 1943:

  • Jimmy Snuka

    Legendary professional wrestler of Fijian origin who was a major star in the World Wrestling Federation (WWE) during the 1980s, known for...

  • Jacques-Pierre Amette

    French writer known for his literary works and critical contributions to contemporary French literature, winning the prestigious Prix...

  • Giorgio Squinzi

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


Famous people died on May 18, 1943:

  • Ōnishiki Daigorō

    Japanese sumo wrestler, the 28th yokozuna (b. 1883).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 18, 1943 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:48 pm and setting at 05:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1943 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1943.

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How old is someone born on May 18, 1943?


Someone born on May 18, 1943 is:

81 years 11 months old,

or 983 months and 26 days old,

or 4278 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29947 days old,

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

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

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