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September 8, 1943

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Notable Births

Adelaide C. Eckardt

1943Adelaide C. Eckardt, American academic and politician[†]

Adelaide C. Eckardt is an American politician who was a member of the Maryland Senate, representing District 37.

Notable Deaths

Julius Fučík (journalist)

1943Julius Fučík, Czech journalist (born 1903)[†]

Julius Fučík was a Czech journalist, critic, writer, and active member of Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. For his part at the forefront of the anti-Nazi resistance during the Second World War, he was imprisoned and tortured by the Gestapo in Prague, and executed in Berlin. While in prison, Fučík recorded his interrogation experiences on small pieces of paper, which were smuggled out and published after the war as Notes from the Gallows. The book established Fučík as a symbol of resistance to oppression, as well as an icon of communist propaganda.

Historical Events

Armistice of Cassibile

1943World War II: The Armistice of Cassibile is proclaimed by radio. OB Süd immediately implements plans to disarm the Italian forces.[†]

The Armistice of Cassibile was an armistice that was signed on 3 September 1943 by Italy and the Allies. It marked the end of hostilities between Italy and the Allies during World War II.