What happened on Tuesday July 27, 1943?

About July 27th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 27, 1943, a massive aerial bombardment by 772 British bombers targeted the German city of Hamburg in Operation Gomorrah. This strategic bombing raid was one of the most devastating air attacks of World War II, creating a catastrophic firestorm that decimated the city's urban landscape and civilian population.
  • Day of the week: July 27th, 1943 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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July 27, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 27, 1943:

  • RAF Bombing of Hamburg during World War II On July 27, 1943, a massive aerial bombardment by 772 British bombers targeted the German city of Hamburg in Operation Gomorrah. This strategic bombing raid was one of the most devastating air attacks of World War II, creating a catastrophic firestorm that decimated the city's urban landscape and civilian population.

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July 27, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 27, 1943?


July 27, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 208th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1943 can also be written as 7/27/1943 in the US and as 27/7/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 27, 1943?


Famous people born on July 27, 1943:

  • Mick Jagger

    Legendary lead singer of The Rolling Stones, one of the most influential rock bands in history, known for his distinctive voice and...

  • Jeremy Greenstock

    Prominent British diplomat who served as the UK's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and played a significant role in...

  • Christian Carrère

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July 27, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 27, 1943:

  • Herbert Barrett
  • Maria Clemenza Staszewska

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Famous people who died on July 27th

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July 27, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 27, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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July 27, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 27, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 27, 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 July 27, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:12 am and setting at 05:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1943.

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How old is someone born on July 27, 1943?


Someone born on July 27, 1943 is:

81 years 8 months old,

or 980 months and 27 days old,

or 4265 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29856 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 27, 1943?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 27, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 27, 1943.

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