What happened on Monday August 30, 1943?

About August 30th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, the German Army Group Center was forced into a full retreat on the Eastern Front, marking a significant turning point in the Soviet counteroffensive against Nazi forces. This retreat signaled the beginning of the end of German military dominance in the region.
  • Day of the week: August 30th, 1943 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

More about August 30th, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on August 30th, 1943.

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August 30, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 1943:

  • German Army Group Center Retreats on Eastern Front During World War II, the German Army Group Center was forced into a full retreat on the Eastern Front, marking a significant turning point in the Soviet counteroffensive against Nazi forces. This retreat signaled the beginning of the end of German military dominance in the region.
  • Deadly Train Collision in New Jersey A catastrophic train collision between a Lackawanna Railroad passenger train and a freight train resulted in a tragic loss of life. Twenty-seven people were killed and 46 others seriously injured, highlighting the significant safety challenges in rail transportation during this era.
  • R. Crumb Born Robert Crumb, influential underground cartoonist and comic artist, was born on this date. Known for his provocative and satirical comic art that challenged social norms, Crumb became a pivotal figure in the underground comix movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
  • Jean-Claude Killy Birth Jean-Claude Killy, legendary French alpine ski racer, was born. He would later become an Olympic icon, winning three gold medals in the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France, dominating alpine skiing events and becoming a national hero.

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

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What day of the week was August 30, 1943?


August 30, 1943 was a Monday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1943 can also be written as 8/30/1943 in the US and as 30/8/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 30, 1943?


Famous people born on August 30, 1943:

  • Jean-Claude Killy

    Jean-Claude Killy is a legendary French alpine ski racer who dominated the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, winning three gold medals in...

  • Robert Crumb

    Robert Crumb is an influential American cartoonist known for underground comics like Fritz the Cat, who significantly impacted alternative...

  • Gianni Quaranta

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


Famous people died on August 30, 1943:

  • Eustáquio van Lieshout

    Dutch-brazilian missionary and priest (d. 1943).

  • Eddy de Neve

    Indonesian-dutch footballer and lieutenant (b. 1885).

  • Werner von Bülow
  • Jean Nicoli

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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August 30, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on August 30, 1943 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 30, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:58 am and setting at 08:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1943.

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How old is someone born on August 30, 1943?


Someone born on August 30, 1943 is:

81 years 8 months old,

or 980 months and 14 days old,

or 4263 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29843 days old,

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

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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

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

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