Your place in the Universe on 1943
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1943 (MCMXLIII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1943th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1943 a year special to you? Discover what 1943 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1943, 1943 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1943, how old is someone born in 1943 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1943.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1943 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1943 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1943
- Who was the U.S. President in 1943?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1943?
- Who was the Pope in 1943?
- 1943: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1943?
- What was the most popular movie in 1943?
- What was the best selling book in 1943?
- How old is someone born in 1943?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1943?
What was 1943 known for ?
- People in 1943 lived under the shadow of Adolf Hitler and Goering’s advancing Luftwaffe. World War Two reached its fourth year of pitched battle on the European front.
- The babies born in this tumultuous time commonly had the name James or Mary. Some famous people born in 1943 include RL Stine, Bobby Fischer, John Kerry, Mick Jagger, Robert De Niro, and Christopher Walker. The world population sat at just over 2.4 billion.
- Regardless of the wartime conflict, books and movies continued to be produced. The most popular novels at the time were A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, The Little Prince, and Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead. Three top movies of 1943 were For Whom the Bell Tolls, Heaven Can Wait, and Cabin in the Sky. The world of physics and the world of children’s books lost two greats with the deaths of Nikola Tesla and Beatrix Potter. Outside of the battlefield, plenty of historical items happened in 1943.
- The year 1943 was a first for many things: the first woman in the Marine Corps, the first missing person telecast, the first jet fighter tested, the first use of refillable aerosol spray, and the first modern use of the word autism. In addition, Franklin Delano Roosevelt made history by being the first president to visit a foreign country in wartime after making a trip to Morocco. In this year, war leadership saw drastic changes as Roosevelt appointed Eisenhower to command the allied forces. While France recognized the independence of Lebanon and Italy surrendered to the allies, Hitler declared Berlin free of Jews. This year saw the Nazis acknowledge their first failure on the war front at the Battle of Stalingrad. Regardless of this substantial German loss, World War Two would continue for two additional years. Even if you’re tired of hearing about World War Two, all you fans of Rand’s objectivism and bug spray owe some thanks to 1943.
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Key World Leaders of 1943
Who was the U.S. President in 1943?
In 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1933 to April 12, 1945. During his presidency, he led the U.S. through the Great Depression with the New Deal and through World War II as Commander-in-Chief.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1943?
In 1943 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative). During his premiership, he led Britain through World War II and helped secure victory for the Allies.
Who was the Pope in 1943?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1943 was Pope Pius XII who had held the papacy since 1939. During his papacy, he led the Church through World War II, maintaining neutrality while secretly aiding Jewish refugees and opposing totalitarianism.
1943: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
George Marshall
In 1943, George Marshall was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. As United States Army Chief of Staff in 1943, General Marshall was instrumental in organizing US actions in World War II.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1943?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1943, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was White Christmas by Bing Crosby
What was the most popular movie in 1943?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Sahara by Breck Eisner
What was the best selling book in 1943?
How old is someone born in 1943?
Someone born in 1943 is 82 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1943?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1943 was the Year of the Goat.
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