What Happened on September 23, 1943

Famous Birthdays

  • Bob Clement, American politician (Rep-D-Tennessee), born in Nashville, Tennessee
  • Julio Iglesias, Spanish singer (Of All the Girls I Loved Before)

Marty Schottenheimer (1943-2021)

American football coach (Cleveland Browns, KC Chiefs; NFL Coach of Year 2004, San Diego Chargers), born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

  • Steve Boone, American rock bassist and vocalist (Lovin' Spoonful - "Do You Believe In Magic"), born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
  • Walter Scott, American R&B singer (The Whispers - "And the Beat Goes On"; "Rock Steady"), born in Fort Worth, Texas

Famous Deaths

  • Elinor Glyn, British novelist (3 Weeks) and screenwriter, dies at 78
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights

About September 23, 1943

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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