What happened on Thursday August 26, 1943?

About August 26th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, Lord Louis Mountbatten was appointed as the Supreme Allied Commander for the Southeast Asia Command (SEAC), a critical strategic role overseeing Allied military operations in the region. This appointment was significant in coordinating the Allied efforts against Japanese forces in Burma, Malaya, and other Southeast Asian territories. Mountbatten, a member of the British royal family and a skilled naval officer, brought considerable leadership experience to this complex theater of war.
  • Day of the week: August 26th, 1943 was a Thursday
  • 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 26, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 1943:

  • Lord Louis Mountbatten Appointed Supreme Allied Commander in Southeast Asia During World War II, Lord Louis Mountbatten was appointed as the Supreme Allied Commander for the Southeast Asia Command (SEAC), a critical strategic role overseeing Allied military operations in the region. This appointment was significant in coordinating the Allied efforts against Japanese forces in Burma, Malaya, and other Southeast Asian territories. Mountbatten, a member of the British royal family and a skilled naval officer, brought considerable leadership experience to this complex theater of war.

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

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What day of the week was August 26, 1943?


August 26, 1943 was a Thursday and it was the 238th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1943 can also be written as 8/26/1943 in the US and as 26/8/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 26, 1943?


Famous people born on August 26, 1943:

  • Dori Caymmi

    Renowned Brazilian musician known for his versatility as a singer, guitarist, and arranger.

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


Famous people died on August 26, 1943:

  • Bîmen Şen

    Turkish composer and songwriter (b. 1873).

  • Vladimirs Petrovs

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on August 26, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 26, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 02:21 am and setting at 05:57 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 26, 1943?


Someone born on August 26, 1943 is:

81 years 8 months old,

or 980 months and 4 days old,

or 4261 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29833 days old,

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

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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

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

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