What happened on Sunday May 23, 1943?

About May 23rd, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 23, 1943, a massive air raid was conducted by 826 Allied bombers targeting the industrial city of Dortmund, Germany, as part of the strategic bombing campaign during World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 23rd, 1943 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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

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May 23, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1943:

  • Allied Bombing of Dortmund On May 23, 1943, a massive air raid was conducted by 826 Allied bombers targeting the industrial city of Dortmund, Germany, as part of the strategic bombing campaign during World War II.
  • Thomas Mann Begins Writing Dr. Faustus Renowned German novelist Thomas Mann commenced writing his seminal novel 'Dr. Faustus', a complex work exploring themes of artistic genius, moral decay, and the cultural crisis of Nazi Germany.
  • Combined Chiefs of Staff Meeting The Combined Chiefs of Staff, representing Allied military leadership, convened for a critical meeting at 2 p.m. to coordinate military strategy during World War II.
  • Phillips-Churchill Meeting A diplomatic meeting between Phillips and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill took place in the morning, likely discussing wartime strategy or international relations during World War II.

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

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What day of the week was May 23, 1943?


May 23, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1943 can also be written as 5/23/1943 in the US and as 23/5/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 23, 1943?


Famous people born on May 23, 1943:

  • Peter Kenilorea

    First Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, a key political leader who played a crucial role in the country's early independence and...

  • John Newcombe in Australia tennis pro (Wimbledon 1967

    Australian tennis professional, Wimbledon champion in 1967, 1970, and 1971.

  • Betty Williams

    Peace activist known for her significant work in conflict resolution and social change.

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


Famous people died on May 23, 1943:

  • William Aberhart
  • Michail Barulin

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 11:14 pm and setting at 10:21 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1943.

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How old is someone born on May 23, 1943?


Someone born on May 23, 1943 is:

81 years 11 months old,

or 983 months

or 4274 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29921 days old,

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

There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

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

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

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