What happened on Sunday October 10, 1943?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1943:

• Chiang Kai-shek Becomes President of China Chiang Kai-shek officially took the oath of office as president of China, solidifying his leadership during the tumultuous period of World War II and the ongoing Chinese Civil War. This moment was crucial in shaping China's political landscape and resistance against Japanese occupation.
• Eighth Air Force Raid on Münster The Eighth Air Force conducted a significant bombing mission against the German city of Münster, experiencing substantial losses. This raid was one of the bloodiest aerial engagements of 1943, demonstrating the intense and costly nature of strategic bombing campaigns during World War II.
• US Bombing Accident in Enschede, Netherlands During World War II, United States bombers accidentally struck the Dutch city of Enschede, resulting in 151 civilian casualties. This tragic incident highlighted the devastating potential of aerial warfare and the risks faced by non-combatant populations during the conflict.
• Double Tenth Incident in Singapore The Double Tenth Incident occurred in Japanese-controlled Singapore, likely involving resistance or significant political tension under Japanese occupation. This event was part of the broader struggle against Japanese imperial control in Southeast Asia.
• USSR Establishes Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky The Soviet Union instituted the Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky, a military decoration named after the historic Ukrainian Cossack leader. This award was likely created to recognize military achievements during World War II and to invoke historical nationalist sentiments.
• Franco Recalls Spanish Volunteers from German Army Spanish dictator Francisco Franco ordered the 'Blue' Division of Spanish volunteers fighting alongside German forces to return to Spain. Despite the official order, several thousand volunteers chose to disobey and continue fighting, revealing the complex political dynamics of World War II alliances.

Events in 1943

October 10, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1943

October 10, 1943: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Brooklyn Dodgers - Washington Redskins : 0 - 27
• Chicago Cardinals - Chicago Bears : 0 - 20
• Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 14 - 35

October 10, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 1943 in October 1943 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1943:

• Jean-Jacques Annaud

  Renowned French film director known for visually striking films like 'The Name of the Rose', 'Quest for Fire', and 'The Bear'.

• Earl of Stockton

  British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1957 to 1963, known as the Earl of Stockton in his...

• Reinhard Libuda

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on October 10th

Famous people died on October 10, 1943:

• Secondo Bologna
• Johan Jansson
• Frits Kuipers
• Charles West

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on October 10th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

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October 10, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 10, 1943 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:07 pm and setting at 04:31 am.

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

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Someone born on October 10, 1943 is:

81 years 8 months old,

or 980 months and 26 days old,

or 4265 weeks

or 29855 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1943?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 10, 1943.

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