What happened on Friday January 01, 1943?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1943:

• Soviet Encirclement of German Forces at Stalingrad The Soviet Union announced a major strategic victory, successfully encircling 22 German divisions in Stalingrad. This pivotal moment marked a critical turning point in World War II, with the Red Army reporting 175,000 enemy casualties and 137,650 German soldiers captured, effectively breaking the German offensive in the Eastern Front.
• Hitler Abandons High Seas Fleet Strategy In a strategic decision reflecting the deteriorating German military situation, Adolf Hitler ordered the scrapping of the High Seas Fleet. The resources, including personnel, guns, and armor-plating, were to be reallocated to more pressing military needs, signaling the increasing desperation of the German war effort.
• Claus von Stauffenberg Promoted Count Claus von Stauffenberg was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Later historically significant as a key figure in the July 20 plot to assassinate Hitler, this promotion occurred during a critical period of World War II.
• Josh Gibson Health Crisis Negro League baseball star Josh Gibson suffered a nervous breakdown, highlighting the immense personal and professional pressures faced by African American athletes during the segregation era. Gibson, one of the most talented players in Negro League history, would tragically pass away shortly after this incident.

Events in 1943

January 01, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1943

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1943

January 01, 1943 was a Friday and it was the 1st day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1943 can also be written as 1/1/1943 in the US and as 1/1/1943 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1943 in January 1943 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1943:

• Andy Summers

  Renowned musician, best known as the guitarist of the legendary rock band The Police.

• Ronald Perelman

  American billionaire businessman and philanthropist who owns Macandrews & Forbes, a prominent investment holding company with diverse...

• Catherine Nay
• Mary Brett Ashley
• Antonio Juliano

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1943:

• Jenő Rejtő

  Hungarian journalist.

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on January 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1943 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:30 am and setting at 02:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1943

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Someone born on January 01, 1943 is:

82 years 4 months old,

or 988 months and 13 days old,

or 4297 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30084 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1943?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 01, 1943.

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