What happened on Tuesday July 20, 1943?

About July 20th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, American and Canadian troops successfully conquered the strategic city of Enna in Sicily, marking a significant advancement in the Allied campaign to liberate Italy from Axis control.
  • Day of the week: July 20th, 1943 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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July 20, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 20, 1943:

  • Allied Forces Capture Enna in Sicily During World War II During World War II, American and Canadian troops successfully conquered the strategic city of Enna in Sicily, marking a significant advancement in the Allied campaign to liberate Italy from Axis control.
  • US Joint Chiefs of Staff Consult with Admiral Nimitz The Joint Chiefs of Staff held a strategic consultation with Admiral Chester Nimitz, likely discussing naval operations and military strategy in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
  • Birth of John Lodge, Moody Blues Bassist John Lodge, who would later become the renowned bassist for the iconic rock band The Moody Blues, was born on this date.

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July 20, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 20, 1943?


July 20, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 201st day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1943 can also be written as 7/20/1943 in the US and as 20/7/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 20, 1943?


Famous people born on July 20, 1943:

  • Thomas J. Sargent

    Nobel Prize-winning economist known for his work in macroeconomics and rational expectations theory.

  • Wendy Richard

    Popular English actress best known for her roles in 'EastEnders' and 'Are You Being Served?', a beloved television personality.

  • John Lodge

    Bass player and songwriter for the legendary rock band The Moody Blues, a significant figure in progressive rock.

  • Adrian Păunescu

    Influential Romanian poet, journalist, and political activist who played a significant role in Romanian cultural and political life.

  • Chris Amon

    Renowned New Zealand Formula One racing driver known for his skill and bad luck in competitive racing.

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July 20, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 20, 1943:

  • Martin Faust
  • Walter Wessel

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July 20, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 20, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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July 20, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 20, 1943 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 20, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 10:11 pm and setting at 10:30 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 20, 1943?


Someone born on July 20, 1943 is:

81 years 9 months old,

or 981 months and 3 days old,

or 4266 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29863 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1943?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 20, 1943.

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