What Happened on September 21, 1943

Historical Events

  • Arundel (Solomon Island) in US hands
  • Lynch Triangle (Square) in Bronx named
  • Soviet 13th/61st Army reconquer Chyernigov
  • Soviet forces reach Dnjepr

Famous Birthdays

  • David Hood, American bassist and trombonist (Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section; Traffic), born in Sheffield, Alabama
  • Jerry Bruckheimer, American film and television producer (Flashdance; Top Gun; Pirates of the Caribbean; CSI0 and NHL team owner (Seattle Kraken), born in Detroit, Michigan

About September 21, 1943

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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