What happened this day in history March 13, 1943

What are the important events that happened on March 13, 1943? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

March 13, 1943: Facts & Myths About This Day

March 13, 1943 is the 72nd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 293 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 28, 1943 – a Saturday. 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 ‘heptacontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $281.68. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Pisces is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Aquamarine is the modern birthstone for this month. Jade 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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March 13, 1943 Historical Events

  • 1943
    The Holocaust: German forces liquidate the Jewish ghetto in Kraków.
  • 1943
    World War II: In Bougainville, Japanese troops end their assault on American forces at Hill 700.

Who were born on March 13, 1943?

  • 1943
    André Téchiné, French film director and screenwriter

Who died on March 13, 1943?

  • 1943
    Stephen Vincent Benét, American author (b. 1898)

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