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see horoscope and birth chart for July 28, 1943What happened on Wednesday July 28, 1943?
About July 28th, 1943, in brief:
- Historical events: At 0057 hours, 722 British bombers launched a massive aerial assault on Hamburg, Germany, dropping 2,326 tons of bombs. The attack created a catastrophic firestorm spanning nine square miles, with temperatures reaching an unprecedented 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. Powerful winds up to 150 miles per hour intensified the inferno, resulting in approximately 40,000 civilian casualties and widespread destruction of urban infrastructure.
- Day of the week: July 28th, 1943 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner
More about July 28th, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on July 28th, 1943.
July 28, 1943: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 28, 1943:
- Operation Gomorrah: Devastating RAF Bombing of Hamburg At 0057 hours, 722 British bombers launched a massive aerial assault on Hamburg, Germany, dropping 2,326 tons of bombs. The attack created a catastrophic firestorm spanning nine square miles, with temperatures reaching an unprecedented 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. Powerful winds up to 150 miles per hour intensified the inferno, resulting in approximately 40,000 civilian casualties and widespread destruction of urban infrastructure.
- Fall of Mussolini Italian Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini is forced to resign, marking a critical turning point in World War II and signaling the imminent collapse of Fascist leadership in Italy. This event represents a significant moment in the Allied campaign and the eventual downfall of the Axis powers.
- Roosevelt's 25th Fireside Chat President Roosevelt delivers his 25th Fireside Chat, providing insights into Allied actions in Italy and criticizing Hitler's inadequate support for Mussolini. This radio address was a crucial method of maintaining public morale and communicating war developments directly to the American people.
- End of Coffee Rationing in the United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt announces the termination of coffee rationing, providing relief to American consumers who had been subject to wartime restrictions on commodity purchases. This decision reflects the gradual economic normalization as World War II progresses.
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What day of the week was July 28, 1943?
July 28, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 209th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 28, 1943 can also be written as 7/28/1943 in the US and as 28/7/1943 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on July 28, 1943?
Famous people born on July 28, 1943:
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Bill BradleyBill Bradley was an accomplished American politician and former NBA basketball player who served as a Democratic Senator from New Jersey.
- Richard Wright
Richard Wright was a founding member and keyboardist of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, contributing significantly to their unique sound...
- Mike Bloomfield
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- Daniel Poulou
July 28, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th 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 28, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 28, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 28, 1943 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 28, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:52 am and setting at 06:31 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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Your place in the Universe on July 28, 1943
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Someone born on July 28, 1943 is:
81 years 8 months old,
or 980 months and 26 days old,
or 4265 weeks
or 29855 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 28, 1943?
There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 28th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 1943?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 28, 1943.
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