Historical Events
Battle of Interest
A JN-25 decrypt by American intelligence detailing a forthcoming visit by Marshal Admiral Yamamoto to Balalae Island results in his plane shot down 4 days later
Event of Interest
Generals Alexander, Eisenhower, Anderson and Bradley discuss assault on Tunis
- James Gow & A d'Usseau's "Tomorrow the World" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Clarice Elaine Gaylord, American director of research grants (EPA)
- Yvonne Vriens-Auerbach, Dutch politician (CDA)
Famous Deaths
- Asser B. Kleerekoper, Dutch SDAP-Second-Member of parliament, dies at 62
- Geoffrey Turton Shaw, English organist, composer, and educator, dies at 63
About April 14, 1943
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
