What happened on Friday April 23, 1943?

Here's what happened on April 23, 1943:

• Allied Forces Capture Massive Number of Axis Prisoners Allied forces, comprising US and Polish troops, successfully advanced to the Po River in Italy, resulting in the capture of approximately 100,000 Axis prisoners. This significant military achievement represented a major turning point in the Italian campaign.
• Allied Offensive in North Africa British and US military forces launched a strategic offensive targeting the key Tunisian cities of Tunis and Bizerta, marking a critical moment in the North African campaign of World War II.
• Birth of Hervé Villechaize Hervé Villechaize, a notable French actor who would later become famous for his roles in film and television, was born on this date.
• Death of Frédéric Baron d'Erlanger Frédéric Baron d'Erlanger, a distinguished French composer and banker, passed away at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy in music and finance.

Events in 1943

April 23, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 23, 1943

Newspapers from Apr. 23, 1943

April 23, 1943 was a Friday and it was the 113th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1943 can also be written as 4/23/1943 in the US and as 23/4/1943 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1943 in April 1943 calendar

Famous people born on April 23, 1943:

• Hervé Villechaize

  French-American actor best known for his role as Tattoo in the popular TV series 'Fantasy Island' alongside Ricardo Montalbán.

• Tony Esposito

  Legendary NHL goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Black Hawks, known for his innovative butterfly style of...

• Tony Esposito in Ontario

  Duplicate of Tony Esposito record.

• Louise Gluck

  Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize-winning poet known for her profound and introspective lyrical poetry.

• Janet Evanovich

  Bestselling American author known for her humorous crime novels, particularly the Stephanie Plum series.

• Gail Goodrich

  Professional basketball player who played for UCLA and in the NBA, winning multiple championships with the Los Angeles Lakers during the...

• Geronimo
• Paul Smart
• Hugh Davies

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on April 23rd

Famous people died on April 23, 1943:

• Frédéric Alfred d'Erlanger
• Menachem Ziemba

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on April 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 1943 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 10:14 pm and setting at 09:25 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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Your place in the Universe on April 23, 1943

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Someone born on April 23, 1943 is:

82 years and 21 days old,

or 984 months and 21 days old,

or 4281 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29972 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1943?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 23, 1943.

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