What are the important events that happened on August 2, 1943? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 2, 1943: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 2, 1943 is the 214th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 151 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 20, 1943 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectadecatetragon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $27,655.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Sheep is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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August 2, 1943 Historical Events
- 1943 –Rebellion in the Nazi death camp of Treblinka.
- 1943 –World War II: the Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 is rammed by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri and sinks. Lt. John F. Kennedy, future U.S. President, saves all but two of his crew.
Who were born on August 2, 1943?
- 1943 –Kathy Lennon, one of the original Lennon Sisters
- 1943 –Max Wright, American actor
- 1943 –Tom Burgmeier, American baseball player
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