What happened on Sunday November 21, 1943?

Here's what happened on November 21, 1943:

• US Amphibious Landing on Makin Island US Army and Marine forces successfully conduct an amphibious invasion of Makin Island in the Pacific Theater. In a decisive battle, American troops overwhelm the Japanese defenders, killing approximately 800 soldiers and leaving only one survivor. The island is officially captured, marking a strategic victory in the Pacific campaign.
• Belgian Ministers Exile King Leopold III Seven Belgian ministers in London officially sentence and effectively exile King Leopold III due to his controversial actions during World War II, likely related to his surrender and collaboration with Nazi Germany.
• US Forces Capture Apamama US military forces capture Apamama after the entire 22-strong Japanese garrison chooses suicide over surrender, demonstrating the intense resistance and cultural fighting ethos of Japanese troops during World War II.
• US Advance in Gilbert Islands US military forces continue their strategic advance through the Gilbert Islands, facing determined and fierce Japanese resistance that significantly slows their progress.
• US Forces Secure Gilbert Islands Territories By 8 PM, US military forces successfully claim control over the eastern and central regions of the Gilbert Islands, marking a significant milestone in the Pacific campaign.
• Japanese Counter-Attack in Gilbert Islands During the night, Japanese forces launch a desperate counter-attack against US troops, attempting to reclaim lost ground and surprise the invaders, showcasing the Japanese military's resilience and tactical adaptability.

Events in 1943

November 21, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 21, 1943

Newspapers from Nov. 21, 1943

November 21, 1943: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Washington Redskins : 7 - 21
• Chicago Cardinals - New York Giants : 13 - 24
• Detroit Lions - Phil-Pitt : 34 - 35
• Green Bay Packers - Brooklyn Dodgers : 31 - 7

November 21, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 325th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 21, 1943 can also be written as 11/21/1943 in the US and as 21/11/1943 in UK and Europe.

November 21, 1943 in November 1943 calendar

Famous people born on November 21, 1943:

• Jacques Laffite

  Renowned French Formula 1 racing driver who competed from 1974 to 1986, winning six Grand Prix with the Ligier team and later becoming a...

• Larry Mahan

  Legendary rodeo champion from Oregon who dominated the sport between 1967 and 1970, winning multiple championships and becoming an iconic...

• Grahame Bond

  Versatile Australian entertainer known for his work as an actor, writer, comedian, composer, TV personality, and documentarian with a...

• Christine Lazerges

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on November 21st

Famous people died on November 21, 1943:

• Winifred Carney

  Irish suffragist, trade unionist, and irish republican (b. 1887).

• Umberto Franzini
• Ernst zu Reventlow

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on November 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 21st is Scorpio.

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November 21, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 21, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 21, 1943 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 21, 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 November 21, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 01:22 am and setting at 03:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 12, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1943.

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Someone born on November 21, 1943 is:

81 years 5 months old,

or 977 months and 2 days old,

or 4248 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29739 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 21, 1943?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 21, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 21, 1943.

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