What happened on Tuesday October 19, 1943?

About October 19th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: Researchers at Rutgers University successfully isolate Streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective in treating tuberculosis, marking a significant breakthrough in medical science.
  • Day of the week: October 19th, 1943 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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October 19, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 19, 1943:

  • Streptomycin Discovery at Rutgers University Researchers at Rutgers University successfully isolate Streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective in treating tuberculosis, marking a significant breakthrough in medical science.
  • Moscow Foreign Ministers Conference A significant diplomatic conference of foreign ministers convenes in Moscow during World War II, likely discussing wartime strategies and post-war planning.
  • Tragic Sinking of Italian Prisoner Transport Vessel An Allied aircraft attack on a cargo vessel near Crete results in the sinking of the ship, causing the drowning of 2,098 Italian prisoners of war.
  • Theater Guild's Othello Premiere The Theater Guild presents a production of Shakespeare's Othello, opening at the Shubert Theatre.
  • Joe Gordon Yankees Retirement Announcement New York Yankees' second baseman Joe Gordon announces his retirement, expressing dissatisfaction with playing in New York.

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October 19, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 19, 1943?


October 19, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1943 can also be written as 10/19/1943 in the US and as 19/10/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 19, 1943?


Famous people born on October 19, 1943:

  • L. E. Modesitt

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  • Robin Holloway

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October 19, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 19, 1943:

  • Camille Claudel

    French artist, noted family, and the sister of the poet paul claudel.

  • André Antoine
  • Robert Ross

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October 19, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

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October 19, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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October 19, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 19, 1943 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 19, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 10:08 pm and setting at 01:52 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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How old is someone born on October 19, 1943?


Someone born on October 19, 1943 is:

81 years 6 months old,

or 978 months and 25 days old,

or 4256 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29793 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 19, 1943?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 19, 1943.

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