What happened on Monday April 26, 1943?

About April 26th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 26, 1943, the United States Army dramatically seized the Montgomery Ward plant in Chicago to ensure wartime production. In a notable confrontation, company chairman Sewell Avery refused to cooperate with CIO labor union negotiations. When he resisted, military personnel physically removed him from his office, carrying him seated in his chair to the parking lot, where he was subsequently placed in a waiting limousine.
  • Day of the week: April 26th, 1943 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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April 26, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 1943:

  • Montgomery Ward Plant Seizure On April 26, 1943, the United States Army dramatically seized the Montgomery Ward plant in Chicago to ensure wartime production. In a notable confrontation, company chairman Sewell Avery refused to cooperate with CIO labor union negotiations. When he resisted, military personnel physically removed him from his office, carrying him seated in his chair to the parking lot, where he was subsequently placed in a waiting limousine.
  • Easter Riots in Uppsala On April 26, 1943, civil unrest erupted during the Easter holiday in Uppsala, Sweden, marking a significant moment of social tension in the city during World War II.

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April 26, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 26, 1943?


April 26, 1943 was a Monday and it was the 116th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1943 can also be written as 4/26/1943 in the US and as 26/4/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 26, 1943?


Famous people born on April 26, 1943:

  • Peter Zumthor

    Renowned Swiss architect famous for his minimalist and contemplative designs, particularly the iconic Therme Vals thermal bath complex in...

  • Gary Wright

    American musician, keyboard player, and singer-songwriter known for his work with Spooky Tooth and solo hits like 'Dream Weaver'.

  • Dominique Vilar

    French actress from a renowned theatrical family, daughter of the famous theater director Jean Vilar, who was a significant figure in French...

  • Roberto Chiarini

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April 26, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 1943:

  • VI duca di Portland William Cavendish-Bentinck

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April 26, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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April 26, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 1943 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:20 am and setting at 12:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1943 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1943.

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How old is someone born on April 26, 1943?


Someone born on April 26, 1943 is:

82 years and 18 days old,

or 984 months and 18 days old,

or 4281 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29969 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1943?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 26, 1943.

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