What happened this day in history February 23, 1943

What are the important events that happened on February 23, 1943? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 23, 1943: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 23, 1943 is the 54th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 311 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 10, 1943 – a Tuesday. 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 ‘pentacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $278.14. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Pisces is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone 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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February 23, 1943 Historical Events

  • 1943
    A fire breaks out at St. Joseph’s Orphanage, County Cavan, Ireland, killing 36 people (35 of whom are children).

Who were born on February 23, 1943?

  • 1943
    Fred Biletnikoff, American football player and coach

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