What happened on Tuesday February 23, 1943?

About February 23rd, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: German military forces strategically withdrew through the Kasserine Pass in Tunisia, marking a critical moment in the North African Campaign of World War II.
  • Day of the week: February 23rd, 1943 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

More about February 23rd, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on February 23rd, 1943.

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February 23, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 23, 1943:

  • German Retreat in Tunisia German military forces strategically withdrew through the Kasserine Pass in Tunisia, marking a critical moment in the North African Campaign of World War II.
  • Greek Resistance Youth Organization Founded The United Panhellenic Organization of Youth was established in Greece during World War II, representing a significant moment of resistance and national solidarity against Axis occupation.
  • U.S. Marines Land on Russell Islands As part of Operation Cleanslate, U.S. Marine Raiders landed on the Russell Islands, a strategic military operation in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
  • Cavan Orphanage Fire Tragedy A devastating fire broke out at St. Joseph's Orphanage in County Cavan, Ireland, resulting in the tragic deaths of 35 young girls and an elderly cook. The incident highlights the significant fire safety challenges in mid-20th century institutional buildings.
  • German Submarine U-443 Sunk The German submarine U-443 was depth charged and sunk off the coast, contributing to the Allied naval efforts during World War II.
  • Steel Pennies Manufacturing Begins The United States began manufacturing 'steel pennies' during World War II, a result of copper shortages and wartime resource conservation efforts.
  • General Bradley's North African Visit General Major Bradley arrived in Dakar and Marrakesh, likely on a strategic military reconnaissance or coordination mission during World War II.

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

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What day of the week was February 23, 1943?


February 23, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 54th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1943 can also be written as 2/23/1943 in the US and as 23/2/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 23, 1943?


Famous people born on February 23, 1943:

  • Fred Biletnikoff

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February 23, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 23, 1943:

  • Oleksandr Matvijovyč Matrosov
  • Thomas Madsen-Mygdal

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February 23, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

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

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

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February 23, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 23, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:10 pm and setting at 10:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 20, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 1943.

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How old is someone born on February 23, 1943?


Someone born on February 23, 1943 is:

82 years 2 months old,

or 986 months and 21 days old,

or 4290 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30031 days old,

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

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 23rd 2026.

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

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

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