What happened this day in history April 8, 1943

What are the important events that happened on April 8, 1943? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 8, 1943: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 8, 1943 is the 98th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 267 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 26, 1943 – a Thursday. 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 ‘enneacontaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $274.19. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aries is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Diamond is the modern birthstone for this month. Opal 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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April 8, 1943 Historical Events

  • 1943
    U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in an attempt to check inflation, freezes wages and prices, prohibits workers from changing jobs unless the war effort would be aided thereby, and bars rate increases by common carriers and public utilities.

Who were born on April 8, 1943?

  • 1943
    Michael Bennett, American dancer/choreographer (d. 1987)
  • 1943
    Miller Farr, American football player
  • 1943
    Tony Banks, British politician (d. 2006)

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