What happened this day in history December 28, 1943

What are the important events that happened on December 28, 1943? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 28, 1943: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 28, 1943 is the 362nd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 3 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 15, 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 ‘trihectahexacontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $267.55. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx 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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December 28, 1943 Historical Events

  • 1943
    World War II – After eight days of brutal house-to-house fighting, the battle of Ortona concludes with the victory of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division over the German 1st Parachute Division and the capture of the Italian town of Ortona.

Who were born on December 28, 1943?

  • 1943
    David Peterson, Canadian politician
  • 1943
    Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne, Peruvian cardinal
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    Keith Floyd, British chef (d. 2009)
  • 1943
    Richard Whiteley, British television presenter (d. 2005)

Who died on December 28, 1943?

  • 1943
    Steve Evans, American baseball player (b. 1885)

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