What happened this day in history February 9, 1943

What are the important events that happened on February 9, 1943? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 9, 1943: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 9, 1943 is the 40th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 325 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 27, 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 ‘tetracontagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,391.90. (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.

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 9, 1943 Historical Events

  • 1943
    World War II: Allied authorities declare Guadalcanal secure after Imperial Japan evacuates its remaining forces from the island, ending the Battle of Guadalcanal.

Who were born on February 9, 1943?

  • 1943
    Barbara Lewis, American singer and songwriter
  • 1943
    Joe Pesci, American actor
  • 1943
    Jonny Nilsson, Swedish speedskater
  • 1943
    Joseph E. Stiglitz, American economist, Nobel laureate

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