What happened on Friday December 24, 1943?

About December 24th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: FDR appoints General Eisenhower Supreme Commander of Allied forces
  • Day of the week: December 24th, 1943 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

More about December 24th, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on December 24th, 1943.

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December 24, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1943:

  • FDR appoints General Eisenhower Supreme Commander of Allied forces
  • US President Franklin Roosevelt appoints General Dwight Eisenhower supreme commander of Allied forces.
  • World War II: U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the Supreme Allied Commander.
  • Eisenhower Appointed Supreme Allied Commander during Fireside Chat During Fireside Chat 27, President Franklin D. Roosevelt publicly announced General Dwight D. Eisenhower as the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. He provided context about the recent Tehran and Cairo Conferences, where Allied leaders strategized a major offensive against Nazi Germany, signaling a critical moment in World War II's strategic planning.
  • Roosevelt's Christmas Eve Address on War Progress In a national radio broadcast on Christmas Eve, President Franklin D. Roosevelt reflected on recent Allied victories in Stalingrad, North Africa, and Sicily. He shared insights from his meetings with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin at the Tehran Conference, expressing optimism about the war's trajectory and future prospects.

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December 24, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 24, 1943?


December 24, 1943 was a Friday and it was the 358th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1943 can also be written as 12/24/1943 in the US and as 24/12/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 24, 1943?


Famous people born on December 24, 1943:

  • Tarja Halonen

    Prominent Finnish politician who served as the 11th President of Finland from 2000 to 2012, becoming the first woman to hold this...

  • Noëlla Pontois

    Renowned French ballerina who was a prominent dancer at the Paris Opera Ballet from 1960 to 1983.

  • Harry Shearer

    American actor, comedian, and voice artist best known for his work on The Simpsons and his involvement with the comedy band Spinal Tap.

  • Suzy Menkes

    Renowned English fashion journalist and critic known for her influential writing and insights in the international fashion industry.

  • Claude Brosset
  • Joseph Tyrode

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December 24, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1943:

  • Bindo Chiurlo
  • Lin Sen

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December 24, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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

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December 24, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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December 24, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:14 am and setting at 04:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 1944.

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How old is someone born on December 24, 1943?


Someone born on December 24, 1943 is:

81 years 3 months old,

or 975 months and 30 days old,

or 4243 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29706 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1943?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 24, 1943.

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