What happened this day in history February 3, 1943

What are the important events that happened on February 3, 1943? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 3, 1943: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 3, 1943 is the 34th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 331 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 21, 1943 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘triacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $28,178.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius 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.

Horse 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 3, 1943 Historical Events

  • 1943
    The USAT Dorchester is sunk by a German U-boat. Only 230 of 902 men aboard survived. The Chapel of the Four Chaplains, dedicated by President Harry Truman, is one of many memorials established to commemorate the Four Chaplains story.

Who were born on February 3, 1943?

  • 1943
    Blythe Danner, American actress
  • 1943
    Dennis Edwards, American singer (The Temptations)
  • 1943
    Shawn Phillips, American singer, guitarist and songwriter

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