Historical Events
- 10th NFL Chicago All-Star Game: All-Stars 27, Washington 7 (48,471)
Mountbatten Takes Chrge
Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten appointed Supreme Allied Commander in South East Asia
- German occupiers impose 72-hour work week
- Red Army under Gen Vatutin recaptures Achtyrka
- US forces overrun New Georgia in Solomon Islands during WW II
Famous Deaths
- Johan Petter Johansson, Swedish inventor and industrialist (modern adjustable spanner), dies at 86
About August 25, 1943
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years and 1 month
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
