What happened on Friday July 23, 1943?

About July 23rd, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Kursk, a massive tank engagement on the Eastern Front of World War II, ends with a decisive Soviet victory over Nazi German forces. This battle involved approximately 6,000 tanks and is considered a turning point in World War II, marking the last major German offensive on the Eastern Front and signaling the beginning of Soviet counteroffensives.
  • Day of the week: July 23rd, 1943 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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July 23, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 23, 1943:

  • Battle of Kursk Concludes with Soviet Victory The Battle of Kursk, a massive tank engagement on the Eastern Front of World War II, ends with a decisive Soviet victory over Nazi German forces. This battle involved approximately 6,000 tanks and is considered a turning point in World War II, marking the last major German offensive on the Eastern Front and signaling the beginning of Soviet counteroffensives.
  • US 45th Infantry Division Advances in Sicily The US 45th Infantry Division successfully occupies the northern coastal area of Termini during the Allied invasion of Sicily, advancing strategic positions against Axis forces in the Mediterranean theater of World War II.
  • British Naval Engagement in Mediterranean During World War II, British destroyers successfully engaged and sank an Italian submarine after the submarine had torpedoed a British cruiser in the Mediterranean Sea, demonstrating the intense naval warfare of the period.
  • Rayleigh Bath Chair Murder A notable criminal incident occurred in Rayleigh, Essex, England, involving a murder related to a bath chair (a wheeled mobility device). Further investigation would be needed to provide precise details about this specific case.

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

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What day of the week was July 23, 1943?


July 23, 1943 was a Friday and it was the 204th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1943 can also be written as 7/23/1943 in the US and as 23/7/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 23, 1943?


Famous people born on July 23, 1943:

  • Tony Joe White

    Renowned American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for blending swamp rock, blues, and country music styles.

  • Jean-Marie Demange

    French politician who served as mayor of Thionville from 1995 to 2008.

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


Famous people died on July 23, 1943:

  • Mickey Hamill
  • Mario Nicolis di Robilant
  • Emanuel Querido

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:56 pm and setting at 01:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1943.

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How old is someone born on July 23, 1943?


Someone born on July 23, 1943 is:

81 years 9 months old,

or 981 months

or 4265 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29860 days old,

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

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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

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

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