What happened on Saturday October 02, 1943?

About October 2nd, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: US military forces made an unopposed landing at Vila on Kolombangara. During the same night, Japanese forces dispatched two destroyers to evacuate approximately 600 troops from Vella Lavella, highlighting the strategic naval maneuvers in the Solomon Islands campaign.
  • Day of the week: October 2nd, 1943 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

More about October 2nd, 1943? See below for more news and curiosities on October 2nd, 1943.

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October 02, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 1943:

  • US Forces Land on Vella Lavella US military forces made an unopposed landing at Vila on Kolombangara. During the same night, Japanese forces dispatched two destroyers to evacuate approximately 600 troops from Vella Lavella, highlighting the strategic naval maneuvers in the Solomon Islands campaign.
  • USAAF Bombing Raid on Munster United States Army Air Forces conducted a strategic bombing mission over Munster, Germany. Of the 236 bombers deployed, 30 did not return, indicating the high-risk nature of aerial combat during World War II.
  • Japanese Troops Evacuate Kolombangara Japanese military forces withdrew from Kolombangara in the Solomon Islands, marking a strategic repositioning during World War II Pacific campaign.
  • Yankees Achieve 14th Doubleheader of the Season The New York Yankees completed their 14th doubleheader of the year, defeating the St. Louis Browns with scores of 5-1 and 7-6, demonstrating their baseball dominance during the 1943 season.

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October 02, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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October 02, 1943: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Brooklyn Dodgers - Phil-Pitt : 0 - 17
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What day of the week was October 02, 1943?


October 02, 1943 was a Saturday and it was the 275th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1943 can also be written as 10/2/1943 in the US and as 2/10/1943 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1943 in October 1943 calendar

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Who was born on October 02, 1943?


Famous people born on October 02, 1943:

  • Jean-Jacques Annaud

    Renowned French film director known for critically acclaimed movies like 'The Name of the Rose' and 'Quest for Fire'.

  • Paul Van Himst
  • Michel Mouillot
  • Pierre Veilletet

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October 02, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 1943:

  • John Evans

    Baron Evans of Parkside, prominent English union leader and Labour Party politician who played a significant role in British trade union...

  • Leo Pierson
  • Umberto Volpi

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October 02, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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October 02, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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October 02, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 02, 1943 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 October 02, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:51 am and setting at 09:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1943.

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How old is someone born on October 02, 1943?


Someone born on October 02, 1943 is:

81 years 7 months old,

or 979 months and 1 day old,

or 4257 weeks

or 29799 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1943?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 02, 1943.

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