Historical Events
Event of Interest
Adolf Hitler orders deportation of Danish Jews (unsuccessful)
- Cardinals clinch NL pennant
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Vetter, German composer, born in Oberstdorf, Germany (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- William S. Harley, American mechanical engineer and businessman (co-founder of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company), dies of heart failure at 62
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About September 18, 1943
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo