What happened on Sunday May 30, 1943?

Here's what happened on May 30, 1943:

• Josef Mengele at Auschwitz Concentration Camp Dr. Josef Mengele, infamously known as the 'Angel of Death', begins his role as chief medical officer at the Romani family camp in Auschwitz concentration camp. His arrival marks a dark period of unethical medical experiments and horrific human rights violations against prisoners.
• De Gaulle Arrives in Algiers French General Charles de Gaulle arrives in Algiers, a significant moment in the Free French movement during World War II. This event represents a crucial step in the resistance against Nazi occupation and the eventual liberation of France.
• US Troops Recapture Attu in the Aleutian Islands United States military forces successfully recapture Attu Island in the Aleutian Islands from Japanese occupation. This battle was a strategic victory in the Pacific Theater of World War II, marking a turning point in the Allied campaign against Japan.
• Mass Suicide on Tarawa In a tragic display of the Japanese military's cultural code of honor, soldiers on Tarawa Island choose mass suicide over surrender. Out of 2,500 Japanese troops, only a few were found alive after the battle, highlighting the extreme psychological and cultural dynamics of World War II Pacific combat.
• Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles A series of racially motivated violent attacks occur in Los Angeles, where white soldiers target Latino youth wearing zoot suits. These riots represent a significant moment of racial tension and discrimination in wartime America, reflecting broader social conflicts of the era.

Events in 1943

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

Magazines from May. 30, 1943

Newspapers from May. 30, 1943

May 30, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 150th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1943 can also be written as 5/30/1943 in the US and as 30/5/1943 in UK and Europe.

May 30, 1943 in May 1943 calendar

Famous people born on May 30, 1943:

• James Chaney

  Civil rights activist who was a key figure in the Mississippi Freedom Summer of 1964, tragically murdered during the civil rights movement.

• Gale Sayers

  Legendary NFL running back for the Chicago Bears, known for his exceptional speed and agility during the 1960s and early 1970s.

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on May 30th

Famous people died on May 30, 1943:

• Giulio Cesare Teloni

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on May 30th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 30, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:49 am and setting at 06:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on May 30, 1943

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Someone born on May 30, 1943 is:

81 years 11 months old,

or 983 months and 14 days old,

or 4276 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29935 days old,

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

There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 30th 2025.

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

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

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