Historical Events
- Delft, Netherlands anti-Nazi resistance group Pahud de Mortanges wiped out
- Greek Jews of Salonika are transported to Nazi extermination camps
Famous Birthdays
Bobby Fischer (1943-2008)
American chess player (world champion 1972-75), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Charles Gibson, American television journalist (Good Morning America), born in Evanston, Illinois
- Trish Van Devere [Patricia Louise Dressel], American actress (The Changeling), born in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Oskar Hêks, Czech marathon runner and anti-fascist, murdered in the gas chamber of Auschwitz extermination camp at 35
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About March 9, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
