What happened on Wednesday April 28, 1943?

About April 28th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 28, 1943, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci were arrested near Lake Como by Italian partisans. They were subsequently executed and their bodies were publicly displayed, hanging upside down at the Piazzale Loreto in Milan, symbolizing the dramatic end of the Fascist regime in Italy.
  • Day of the week: April 28th, 1943 was a Wednesday
  • 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 28, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 1943:

  • Execution of Benito Mussolini and Clara Petacci On April 28, 1943, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci were arrested near Lake Como by Italian partisans. They were subsequently executed and their bodies were publicly displayed, hanging upside down at the Piazzale Loreto in Milan, symbolizing the dramatic end of the Fascist regime in Italy.
  • German-Italian Counter Offensive in North Africa During World War II, Axis powers launched a strategic counter offensive in North Africa, attempting to regain ground and halt the Allied advance in the region.
  • US 34th Division Advances in Tunisia The US 34th Division successfully occupied Djebel el Hara in North Tunisia, marking a significant tactical movement during the North African campaign of World War II.
  • Johnny Corley: American Singer of the Boogaloo Era Johnny Corley emerged as a notable American singer during the early 1940s, known for his contributions to the boogaloo music genre and his hit song 'Boogaloo Down Broadway'.

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April 28, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 28, 1943?


April 28, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 118th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1943 can also be written as 4/28/1943 in the US and as 28/4/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 28, 1943?


Famous people born on April 28, 1943:

  • Jacques Dutronc
    Jacques Dutronc

    Renowned French singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was a significant figure in French pop music during the 1960s and 1970s.

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April 28, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 1943:

  • Alberto Simeoni

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April 28, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

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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 28, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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April 28, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 1943 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:55 am and setting at 02:46 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 28, 1943?


Someone born on April 28, 1943 is:

81 years 11 months old,

or 983 months and 26 days old,

or 4278 weeks

or 29946 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 1943?

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 28, 1943.

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