What happened on Thursday February 04, 1943?

About February 4th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Stalingrad, one of the most significant and brutal engagements of World War II, comes to an end. Soviet forces successfully defeat the German 6th Army, marking a critical turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. The battle resulted in massive casualties and a decisive strategic victory for the Soviet Union, effectively halting Nazi Germany's advance into the Soviet Union.
  • Day of the week: February 4th, 1943 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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February 04, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 04, 1943:

  • Battle of Stalingrad Concludes The Battle of Stalingrad, one of the most significant and brutal engagements of World War II, comes to an end. Soviet forces successfully defeat the German 6th Army, marking a critical turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. The battle resulted in massive casualties and a decisive strategic victory for the Soviet Union, effectively halting Nazi Germany's advance into the Soviet Union.
  • German Forces Retreat from Libya Field Marshal Erwin Rommel leads the remaining German forces in a strategic withdrawal from Libya, crossing the border into French Tunisia. This retreat marks a significant moment in the North African Campaign, signaling the declining fortunes of Axis powers in the region and the increasing effectiveness of Allied military operations.
  • German Submarine U-187 Sunk The German submarine U-187 was successfully depth charged and sunk by British destroyers in the Atlantic Ocean. This event represents another blow to the German naval capabilities during World War II, contributing to the Allied efforts to control maritime routes and disrupt German naval operations.

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February 04, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 04, 1943?


February 04, 1943 was a Thursday and it was the 35th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 04, 1943 can also be written as 2/4/1943 in the US and as 4/2/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 04, 1943?


Famous people born on February 04, 1943:

  • Alberto João Jardim

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  • Ken Thompson

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  • Wanda Rutkiewicz

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  • Barry Beckett
  • Padma Subrahmanyam

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February 04, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 04, 1943:

  • Frank Calder

    English-canadian ice hockey player and journalist (b. 1877).

  • Senjūrō Hayashi
  • Ferenc Weisz
  • Rudolf Rittner

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February 04, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 4th is Aquarius.

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February 04, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 04, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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February 04, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 04, 1943 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 04, 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 February 04, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:41 am and setting at 07:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 21, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Feb 20, 1943.

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How old is someone born on February 04, 1943?


Someone born on February 04, 1943 is:

82 years 2 months old,

or 986 months and 19 days old,

or 4289 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30029 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 04, 1943?

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 04, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 04, 1943.

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