What happened on Thursday December 23, 1943?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1943:

• Montgomery Appointed D-Day Commandant British General Bernard Montgomery was officially appointed as the lead commandant for the upcoming D-Day invasion, a pivotal strategic role in World War II's European theater. His appointment signaled the Allies' serious preparation for the massive amphibious operation that would ultimately turn the tide against Nazi Germany.
• Soviet Victory in Battle of the Dnieper The Soviet forces successfully concluded the Battle of the Dnieper, achieving a decisive victory that represented a critical turning point on the Eastern Front during World War II. This battle significantly weakened German military positions and demonstrated the growing strategic capabilities of the Soviet military.
• First Complete Opera Television Broadcast In a groundbreaking moment for media and entertainment, the first complete televised opera performance of Hansel and Gretel was broadcast from Schenectady, New York. This historic transmission marked a significant milestone in the evolution of television and performing arts broadcasting.
• British Destroyer Worcester Damaged by Mine The British destroyer Worcester was severely damaged after striking a mine in the North Sea, rendering the vessel inoperable. This incident highlighted the persistent naval dangers faced by Allied maritime forces during World War II, even outside direct combat zones.

Events in 1943

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

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1943

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1943

December 23, 1943 was a Thursday and it was the 357th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1943 can also be written as 12/23/1943 in the US and as 23/12/1943 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1943 in December 1943 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1943:

• Harry Shearer

  Renowned comedian, actor, and voice artist famous for his work on Saturday Night Live, This Is Spinal Tap, and The Simpsons.

• Elizabeth Hartman

  American actress known for her critically acclaimed performance in 'A Patch of Blue', for which she received an Oscar nomination.

• Mikhail Gromov

  Renowned Russian-French mathematician and academic, known for his groundbreaking contributions to geometry and dynamical systems.

• Terry Peder Rasmussen

  American serial killer (d. 2010).

• Ron Allen

  American baseball player.

• Mikhail Leonidovich Gromov

  Russian-french mathematician and academic.

• Queen Silvia of Sweden
• Silvia Sommerlath
• Butler W. Lampson

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1943:

• Enrico Carano
• Giulio Laureati
• Theo Thijssen

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on December 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 23, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:09 am and setting at 03:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1943

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Someone born on December 23, 1943 is:

81 years 4 months old,

or 976 months and 21 days old,

or 4246 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29728 days old,

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

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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

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

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