What happened on Monday August 23, 1943?

Here's what happened on August 23, 1943:

• Soviet Liberation of Kharkov During World War II, Soviet forces recaptured Kharkiv (Kharkov), marking the fourth and final time the city changed hands. This victory was strategically significant as it resulted in the Germans losing control of the crucial Donets Basin industrial region, dealing a severe blow to the Nazi war effort.
• Conclusion of the Battle of Kursk The Battle of Kursk concluded with a decisive strategic defeat for German forces, representing a critical turning point on the Eastern Front of World War II. This battle was one of the largest and most significant tank engagements in military history.
• Japanese Bombing of Chongqing Japanese aircraft conducted a bombing raid on Chongqing, China, which was the first such attack since 1941 and would also be the last major aerial assault on the city during World War II.

Events in 1943

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

Magazines from Aug. 23, 1943

Newspapers from Aug. 23, 1943

August 23, 1943 was a Monday and it was the 235th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1943 can also be written as 8/23/1943 in the US and as 23/8/1943 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1943 in August 1943 calendar

Famous people born on August 23, 1943:

• Nelson DeMille

  Renowned American novelist known for bestselling thriller and suspense novels, with a background as a lieutenant in the U.S.

• Rodney Alcala

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on August 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1943 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 23, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 12:11 am and setting at 03:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 1943

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Someone born on August 23, 1943 is:

81 years 8 months old,

or 980 months and 21 days old,

or 4264 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29850 days old,

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

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.

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

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

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