What happened on Friday March 26, 1943?

About March 26th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: Robert Woodward, a renowned investigative reporter, was notable for his groundbreaking work exposing significant governmental misconduct, including the Watergate scandal and investigations into US Central Intelligence Agency crimes.
  • Day of the week: March 26th, 1943 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

More about March 26th, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on March 26th, 1943.

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March 26, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 26, 1943:

  • Robert Woodward: Investigative Journalist Robert Woodward, a renowned investigative reporter, was notable for his groundbreaking work exposing significant governmental misconduct, including the Watergate scandal and investigations into US Central Intelligence Agency crimes.
  • Battle of the Komandorski Islands During World War II, a significant naval engagement occurred in the Aleutian Islands when United States Navy forces intercepted Japanese forces attempting to reinforce their garrison at Kiska. This battle was part of the broader Aleutian Islands Campaign, highlighting the strategic importance of the Pacific theater.
  • First Woman Awarded Air Medal US Army Nurse Elsie S. Ott made history by becoming the first woman to receive the prestigious Air Medal, recognizing her exceptional service and contributions during World War II. Her achievement was a significant milestone for women in military aviation.

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

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What day of the week was March 26, 1943?


March 26, 1943 was a Friday and it was the 85th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1943 can also be written as 3/26/1943 in the US and as 26/3/1943 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 1943 in March 1943 calendar

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Who was born on March 26, 1943?


Famous people born on March 26, 1943:

  • Bob Woodward
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    American journalist, who co-authored "all the president's men" with carl bernstein in 1974.

  • Paul Michael Glaser

    American actor best known for his role in the popular TV series 'Starsky & Hutch'.

  • Mustafa Kalemli

    Turkish physician and politician who served as Minister of the Interior, contributing to Turkey's political landscape.

  • Daniel Lommel

    French ballet dancer and choreographer who contributed to the contemporary dance scene.

  • Paolo Maurensig
  • Mary Agnes Donoghue
  • Carlos Ruiter
  • Guillermo Yávar

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


Famous people died on March 26, 1943:

  • Giuseppe Di Bartolo
  • Marie Krogh
  • Rudolf Stähelin
  • Isabel Ramírez Castañeda

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on March 26, 1943 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:18 pm and setting at 10:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1943.

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How old is someone born on March 26, 1943?


Someone born on March 26, 1943 is:

82 years 1 month old,

or 985 months and 18 days old,

or 4285 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30000 days old,

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

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 26th 2026.

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

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

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