Historical Events
- German counterattack on US lines in Tunisia
Famous Birthdays
- Gail Goodrich, NBA star (Lakers, Suns)
- Lee May "The Big Bopper", American Major League Baseball 1st baseman, born in Birmingham, Alabama (d. 2017)
- Mohammad al-Sadr, Iraqi Shiite cleric and leader who called for government reform, born in al-Kazimiya, Iraq (d. 1999) [1]
- Nils-Aslak Valkeapää, Finnish Sami writer (The Sun, My Father) and musician, born in Enontekiö, Finland (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
- Andre Lichtenberger, French Sudan writer (Le Petit Roi), dies at 72
- Joseph Moiseyevich Schillinger, composer, dies at 47
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About March 23, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
