What happened on Wednesday March 31, 1943?

About March 31st, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, Axis forces completed their withdrawal from North Africa, marking a significant turning point in the Mediterranean and North African theater of war. This retreat signaled a major strategic defeat for Germany and Italy.
  • Day of the week: March 31st, 1943 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

More about March 31st, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on March 31st, 1943.

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March 31, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 31, 1943:

  • Axis Forces Withdraw from North Africa During World War II, Axis forces completed their withdrawal from North Africa, marking a significant turning point in the Mediterranean and North African theater of war. This retreat signaled a major strategic defeat for Germany and Italy.
  • Oklahoma! Musical Broadway Premiere The groundbreaking musical Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II opened on Broadway, marking a significant moment in American musical theater history. This production revolutionized the genre by integrating song and dance into storytelling in unprecedented ways.
  • US Bombing Error in Rotterdam During World War II, a United States military aircraft accidentally bombed Rotterdam, resulting in the tragic death of 326 civilians. This incident highlights the devastating potential of aerial warfare and the unintended consequences of military operations.

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March 31, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 31, 1943?


March 31, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 90th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1943 can also be written as 3/31/1943 in the US and as 31/3/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 31, 1943?


Famous people born on March 31, 1943:

  • Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken

    Iconic American actor known for his distinctive acting style and memorable performances in films like The Deer Hunter and Pulp Fiction.

  • Roy Andersson

    Acclaimed Swedish film director renowned for his unique visual style and distinctive approach to cinema.

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March 31, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 31, 1943:

  • Pavel Nikolaevič Miljukov
  • Guido Valerio

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March 31, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 31, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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March 31, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 31, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 31, 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 March 31, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 03:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1943.

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How old is someone born on March 31, 1943?


Someone born on March 31, 1943 is:

82 years 1 month old,

or 985 months and 13 days old,

or 4284 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29994 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 31, 1943?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 31, 1943.

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