What happened on Friday April 30, 1943?

About April 30th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp was established, becoming one of the most notorious Nazi detention facilities during World War II. This camp would later become infamous for its horrific conditions and high death toll, particularly among Jewish prisoners.
  • Day of the week: April 30th, 1943 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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April 30, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 1943:

  • Establishment of Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp The Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp was established, becoming one of the most notorious Nazi detention facilities during World War II. This camp would later become infamous for its horrific conditions and high death toll, particularly among Jewish prisoners.
  • Operation Mincemeat: British Intelligence Deception During World War II, the British submarine HMS Seraph surfaced in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain to execute a sophisticated intelligence operation. The submarine deposited a carefully prepared dead body dressed as a British military intelligence officer, carrying meticulously crafted false invasion plans designed to mislead German military strategists.
  • Dutch Resistance Against Nazi Forced Labor A significant labor strike began in the Netherlands, with workers protesting against forced deportation and compulsory labor in Germany's war industry. This act of resistance demonstrated the Dutch population's defiance against Nazi occupation and exploitation.
  • Birth of Frederick Chiluba Frederick Chiluba, who would later become the second President of Zambia, was born. Chiluba played a significant role in Zambian politics, serving as president from 1991 to 2002 and contributing to the country's democratic transition.

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April 30, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 30, 1943?


April 30, 1943 was a Friday and it was the 120th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1943 can also be written as 4/30/1943 in the US and as 30/4/1943 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1943 in April 1943 calendar

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Who was born on April 30, 1943?


Famous people born on April 30, 1943:

  • Bobby Vee
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    Bobby Vee was a prominent American pop singer and teen idol of the early 1960s, known for his melodic pop songs and enduring musical career...

  • Frederick Chiluba former Zambian president (1991

    Frederick Chiluba was the second president of Zambia who played a crucial role in the country's political and economic transformation during...

  • Frederick Chiluba

    Zambian politician, 2nd president of zambia (d. 2011).

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April 30, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1943:

  • Beatrice Webb

    British sociologist who wrote both on economics and sociology.

  • Etty Hillesum

    Jewish Dutch writer and diarist who documented her experiences during the Holocaust.

  • Otto Jespersen

    Danish linguist and academic (b. 1860).

  • Martha Beatrice Webb
  • Giacomo Zilocchi

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April 30, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th 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 30, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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April 30, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 30, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 30, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:10 am and setting at 05:00 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 30, 1943?


Someone born on April 30, 1943 is:

82 years and 9 days old,

or 984 months and 9 days old,

or 4280 weeks

or 29960 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1943?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 30, 1943.

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