What happened on Friday November 26, 1943?

About November 26th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a significant Eastern Front operation during World War II, the Soviet Red Army successfully recaptured Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. This strategic victory marked a crucial turning point in the Soviet counteroffensive against Nazi German forces, demonstrating the Red Army's growing military strength and momentum.
  • Day of the week: November 26th, 1943 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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November 26, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 26, 1943:

  • Red Army Recaptures Kiev In a significant Eastern Front operation during World War II, the Soviet Red Army successfully recaptured Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. This strategic victory marked a crucial turning point in the Soviet counteroffensive against Nazi German forces, demonstrating the Red Army's growing military strength and momentum.
  • Tehran Conference Preparations The first phase of the Cairo Conference was completed, setting the stage for the upcoming Tehran Conference. This diplomatic preparation involved key Allied leaders and represented a critical moment of strategic planning during World War II, where the future of the war and post-war global order would be discussed.
  • HMT Rohna Sunk by Luftwaffe in Mediterranean During World War II, the HMT Rohna was attacked and sunk by the German Luftwaffe in an air raid north of Béjaïa, Algeria. This maritime incident was part of the broader naval warfare in the Mediterranean theater, highlighting the intense aerial combat and naval challenges faced by Allied forces during the conflict.

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

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What day of the week was November 26, 1943?


November 26, 1943 was a Friday and it was the 330th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 26, 1943 can also be written as 11/26/1943 in the US and as 26/11/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 26, 1943?


Famous people born on November 26, 1943:

  • Bruce Paltrow
    Bruce Paltrow

    Renowned American film and television producer known for his significant contributions to entertainment, including producing the TV series...

  • Marilynne Robinson

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist and essayist, known for her profound literary works exploring themes of faith, humanity, and...

  • Jerry Kleczka
  • Juan Giménez
  • Joël Robert
  • Đặng Thùy Trâm

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


Famous people died on November 26, 1943:

  • Edward O'Hare

    American naval aviator and Medal of Honor recipient during World War II.

  • Helen Maud Merrill

    American litterateur and poet (b. 1865).

  • Georges de Feure
  • Winnaretta Singer

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 26th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 26, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:29 am and setting at 05:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 12, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1943.

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How old is someone born on November 26, 1943?


Someone born on November 26, 1943 is:

81 years 5 months old,

or 977 months and 18 days old,

or 4250 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29755 days old,

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

There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 26th 2025.

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

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

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