What Happened on September 30, 1943

Historical Events

Catholic Encyclical

Pope Pius XII encyclical on Divine spirit

Famous Birthdays

  • Ian Ogilvy, English actor (Return of the Saint), born in Woking, England
  • Jody Powell, American White House press secretary for Jimmy Carter, born in Cordele, Georgia (d. 2009)
  • Johann Deisenhofer, German biochemist (1988 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for determining structure of proteins essential to photosynthesis), born in Zusamaltheim, Germany
  • Marilyn McCoo, American soul singer (5th Dimension; "You Don't Have To Be A Star") and TV host (Solid Gold), born in Jersey City, New Jersey

Famous Deaths

  • Franz Oppenheimer, German sociologist and economist (The State), dies at 79
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights

About September 30, 1943

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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