What happened on Wednesday June 23, 1943?

About June 23rd, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: A significant racial conflict erupted in Detroit, resulting in widespread violence and racial tensions. The riot resulted in 34 fatalities (25 African Americans and 9 whites), hundreds of injuries, and extensive property damage estimated in the millions of dollars, highlighting the severe racial tensions in the United States during the World War II era.
  • Day of the week: June 23rd, 1943 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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June 23, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 23, 1943:

  • Detroit Race Riot of 1943 A significant racial conflict erupted in Detroit, resulting in widespread violence and racial tensions. The riot resulted in 34 fatalities (25 African Americans and 9 whites), hundreds of injuries, and extensive property damage estimated in the millions of dollars, highlighting the severe racial tensions in the United States during the World War II era.
  • British Naval Victory Against Italian Submarine in Mediterranean During World War II, British destroyers HMS Eclipse and HMS Laforey successfully sank the Italian submarine Ascianghi after the submarine had torpedoed the cruiser HMS Newfoundland in the Mediterranean theater of war.
  • Dutch Medical Professionals Resist Nazi Occupation Dutch medical professionals staged a protest against Nazi occupation, demonstrating civil resistance and professional solidarity during the German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II.

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

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What day of the week was June 23, 1943?


June 23, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 174th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1943 can also be written as 6/23/1943 in the US and as 23/6/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 23, 1943?


Famous people born on June 23, 1943:

  • Vint Cerf

    Internet pioneer and 'Father of the Internet', co-developer of TCP/IP protocols fundamental to internet communication.

  • James Levine

    Renowned American conductor and pianist who transformed the Metropolitan Opera, serving as its artistic director and leading over 60 operas...

  • Brit Hume

    Prominent American journalist and political commentator known for his work in television news.

  • Patrick Bokanowski

    French experimental filmmaker known for innovative and artistic cinematographic approaches.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 12:15 am and setting at 12:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1943.

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How old is someone born on June 23, 1943?


Someone born on June 23, 1943 is:

81 years 10 months old,

or 982 months and 21 days old,

or 4273 weeks

or 29911 days old,

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

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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