What happened on Thursday May 20, 1943?

About May 20th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: French, British, and United States military forces held a triumphant victory parade in Tunis, Tunisia, celebrating their successful North African campaign during World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 20th, 1943 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

More about May 20th, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on May 20th, 1943.

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May 20, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1943:

  • Allied Victory Parade in Tunis French, British, and United States military forces held a triumphant victory parade in Tunis, Tunisia, celebrating their successful North African campaign during World War II.
  • Allied Aerial Bombardment of Pantelleria The Allied forces initiated a massive aerial bombardment campaign against the strategic Mediterranean island of Pantelleria, conducting an intense 20-day and night bombing operation to weaken Axis defenses.
  • United States Court for China Closes The United States Court for China, a federal civil and criminal court established in Shanghai in 1906, officially ceased its operations, marking the end of an era of extraterritorial judicial presence in China.
  • Luttra Woman Archaeological Discovery A significant archaeological find of a well-preserved bog body from the Early Neolithic period was discovered near Luttra, Sweden, providing valuable insights into prehistoric human life and preservation techniques.
  • Birth of Shorty Long Shorty Long, an American singer and songwriter who would later become known for his contributions to soul music, was born. He would tragically pass away in 1969.
  • Deryck Murray's Birth Deryck Murray, a notable West Indian cricket wicket-keeper who would play internationally from 1963 to 1980, was born.

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

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What day of the week was May 20, 1943?


May 20, 1943 was a Thursday and it was the 140th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1943 can also be written as 5/20/1943 in the US and as 20/5/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 20, 1943?


Famous people born on May 20, 1943:

  • Albano Carrisi

    Renowned Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and winemaker famous for his musical duo with Romina Power and successful solo career in pop...

  • Stéphane Collaro

    Versatile French television personality known for his work as an animator, actor, journalist, and occasional real estate professional.

  • Gale Sayers

    Legendary American football player from Wichita known for his exceptional skills as a running back.

  • Al Bano

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


Famous people died on May 20, 1943:

  • Ludwig Sebastian

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 20, 1943 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:06 pm and setting at 07:15 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1943.

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How old is someone born on May 20, 1943?


Someone born on May 20, 1943 is:

82 years and 16 days old,

or 984 months and 16 days old,

or 4281 weeks

or 29967 days old,

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

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 20th 2026.

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

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

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