What happened on Tuesday November 23, 1943?

Here's what happened on November 23, 1943:

• US Forces Capture Tarawa and Makin Atolls In a critical Pacific Theater operation during World War II, American forces successfully captured the Tarawa and Makin atolls in the Gilbert Islands, dealing a significant blow to Japanese territorial control and advancing the Allied island-hopping strategy.
• Massive RAF Bombing of Berlin During a devastating nighttime aerial assault, British bombers conducted a massive raid on Berlin, Germany. Over 30 major industrial complexes were destroyed, resulting in approximately 9,000 casualties and rendering 200,000 people homeless. This strategic bombing was part of the Allied campaign to weaken German industrial and military capabilities during World War II.
• Battle of Tarawa Concludes DUPE
• Birth of Andrew Goodman Andrew Goodman, a courageous US civil rights worker who would tragically be murdered in 1964 during the Freedom Summer campaign, was born on this date.
• Deutsche Opernhaus Destroyed in Berlin The Deutsche Opernhaus on Bismarckstrasse in Berlin's Charlottenburg neighborhood was destroyed during World War II. The opera house would later be rebuilt in 1961 and renamed Deutsche Oper Berlin.
• British Forces Broadcasting Service Launches The British Forces Broadcasting Service began its operations, providing crucial entertainment and morale-boosting content for military personnel during World War II.
• Baseball Owner Banned for Gambling Philadelphia Phillies owner William D. Cox was permanently banned from baseball for betting on his own team, highlighting the sport's strict regulations against gambling.
• Birth of Sue Nicholls Susan Frances Harmer Nicholls, a notable British actress, was born on this date. She would later become a prominent figure in British television and theater.
• First Printing of Warheid BOGUS

Events in 1943

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

Magazines from Nov. 23, 1943

Newspapers from Nov. 23, 1943

November 23, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 327th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 1943 can also be written as 11/23/1943 in the US and as 23/11/1943 in UK and Europe.

November 23, 1943 in November 1943 calendar

Famous people born on November 23, 1943:

• Billie Jean King

  Legendary tennis player and social activist who fought for gender equality in sports and society.

• Andrew Goodman

  Civil rights activist murdered during the Freedom Summer of 1964, becoming a symbol of the civil rights movement.

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on November 23rd

Famous people died on November 23, 1943:

• Ernie Jones

  Australian cricketer and footballer (b. 1869).

• Charles Ray

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on November 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd is Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 23, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:20 am and setting at 04:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 12, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on November 23, 1943

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Someone born on November 23, 1943 is:

81 years 5 months old,

or 977 months and 21 days old,

or 4251 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29758 days old,

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

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 23rd 2025.

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

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

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