What happened on Saturday October 23, 1943?

Here's what happened on October 23, 1943:

• First Jewish Transport Deported from Rome to Auschwitz On October 23, 1943, the first Jewish transport from Rome was forcibly sent to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during the Nazi occupation of Italy. This event was part of the systematic persecution and deportation of Jewish people during the Holocaust, marking a tragic moment in World War II history.
• US 1st Infantry Division Prepares for D-Day On October 23, 1943, the US 1st Infantry Division, also known as the 'Big Red One', departed Sicily and sailed to England to prepare for the critical cross-channel invasion of northern France. This strategic movement was a crucial step in the Allied preparation for the D-Day landings.
• Burma Railway Construction Completed The Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway, was completed on October 23, 1943. Built by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II using forced labor from Allied prisoners of war and local civilians, the railway connected Thailand and Burma (Myanmar), resulting in immense human suffering and thousands of deaths.

Events in 1943

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

Magazines from Oct. 23, 1943

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 1943

October 23, 1943 was a Saturday and it was the 296th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1943 can also be written as 10/23/1943 in the US and as 23/10/1943 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1943 in October 1943 calendar

Famous people born on October 23, 1943:

• Catherine Deneuve

  Iconic French actress and model, considered one of the most elegant and influential actresses of her generation.

• Alida Chelli

  Prominent Italian performer known for her versatility in stage musicals, television, and acting.

• Jan de Bont

  Renowned Dutch film director and cinematographer, famous for directing action movies like 'Speed' and 'Twister'.

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on October 23rd

Famous people died on October 23, 1943:

• Wakashima Gonshirō

  The 21st yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (d. 1943).

• Franceska Mann
• Augusto Capon
• Giuseppe Francesco Ferrari
• Ermanno Loevinson

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on October 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:40 am and setting at 04:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Nov 12, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on October 23, 1943

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Someone born on October 23, 1943 is:

81 years 6 months old,

or 978 months and 21 days old,

or 4255 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29789 days old,

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

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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

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

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