Historical Events
- -Aug 24th: Quadrant conference over strike in Pacific Ocean
- 1st allied air raid on Borneo
- US 45th Division occupies Falcone 40 km outside of Messina
Famous Birthdays
- Barrie Leadbeater, English cricketer and umpire, born in Harehills, Leeds
- Herman Van Springel, Belgian road cyclist (Tour de France, 5 career stage wins; Tour de France 1968 & Giro d'Italia 1971 runner-up; Vuelta a España 1970 3rd), born in Grobbendonk, Belgium (d. 2022)
- Jon Andrew McBride, Capt USN/astronaut (STS 41G), born in Charleston, West Virginia
- Keith Hampson, British politician (C), arrested, not charged for sexual assault
- Terry Ellis, British record producer, artist manager (Jethro Tull; Paula Cole: Baby Animals), and label executive (co-founder of Chrysalis Records), born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England
Famous Deaths
- Joe Kelley, American Baseball HOF left fielder (NL stolen base leader 1896 Baltimore Orioles) and manager (Cincinnati Reds, Boston Doves), dies at 71
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About August 14, 1943
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
