What Happened on May 29, 1943

Historical Events

Algiers Allied Planning Conference

Algiers Allied Planning Conference between Winston Churchill, George Marshall and General Dwight D. Eisenhower finalizes the plan for the Italian Campaign

  • Meat and cheese rationed in US

Famous Birthdays

  • E. Thomas Coleman, American politician (Rep-R-MO, 1976-93), born in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Robert W. Edgar, American businessman and politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 7th district), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2013)

Famous Deaths

  • Hermann Hans Wetzler, German-American composer, dies at 72
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights

About May 29, 1943

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No

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