What Happened on May 23, 1943

Historical Events

  • -24] 826 Allied bombers attack Dortmund

Dr Faustus

Thomas Mann begins writing his novel Dr Faustus

Famous Birthdays

  • Lars-Åke Nilsson, Swedish diplomat, born in Lund, Sweden (d. 1996)
  • Peter Kenilorea, PM Solomon Islands
  • Vicky Moscholiou, Greek pop singer (Hathike to feggari - The Moon is Lost; Ximeromata - Daybreaks), born in Metaxourgeio, Athens, Greece (d. 2005)
Born in 1943
1943 Highlights

About May 23, 1943

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini