What happened on Wednesday August 25, 1943?

About August 25th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: Lord Louis Mountbatten is appointed Supreme Allied Commander in Southeast Asia, a critical leadership role that would significantly impact Allied military strategy in the Pacific theater during World War II.
  • Day of the week: August 25th, 1943 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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August 25, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 25, 1943:

  • Mountbatten's Strategic Appointment Lord Louis Mountbatten is appointed Supreme Allied Commander in Southeast Asia, a critical leadership role that would significantly impact Allied military strategy in the Pacific theater during World War II.
  • Soviet Counteroffensive The Red Army, under the command of General Vatutin, successfully recaptures the city of Achtyrka during the ongoing Eastern Front campaign, marking another strategic victory against German forces.
  • Nazi Labor Exploitation German occupiers impose a brutal 72-hour work week on conquered territories, demonstrating the extreme labor exploitation and harsh working conditions under Nazi occupation during World War II.
  • Solomon Islands Campaign United States military forces complete the conquest of New Georgia in the Solomon Islands during World War II, a significant step in the Pacific island-hopping strategy against Japanese forces.
  • First Hs293 Glider Bomb Attack German Hs293 glider bombs are deployed for the first time in an unsuccessful attack on an Allied escort vessel in the Atlantic, representing an early attempt at precision guided munitions technology during World War II.
  • NFL Chicago All-Star Game The 10th NFL Chicago All-Star Game was held, with the All-Stars defeating the Washington team 27-7 in front of 48,471 spectators. This annual charity game showcased top professional football talent in a competitive exhibition match.

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August 25, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 25, 1943?


August 25, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 237th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1943 can also be written as 8/25/1943 in the US and as 25/8/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 25, 1943?


Famous people born on August 25, 1943:

  • Lisa Harrow
  • Peque Gallaga
  • Niles Eldredge
  • Harry Manfredini
  • Adriana Poli Bortone
  • Michael Denton
  • Bill Holm

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August 25, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 25, 1943:

  • Paul Freiherr von Eltz-Rübenach

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August 25, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.

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August 25, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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August 25, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 25, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 August 25, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:34 am and setting at 05:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1943.

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How old is someone born on August 25, 1943?


Someone born on August 25, 1943 is:

81 years 7 months old,

or 979 months and 29 days old,

or 4261 weeks

or 29827 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1943?

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 25, 1943.

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