What happened on Tuesday January 05, 1943?

Here's what happened on January 05, 1943:

• Allied Amphibious Landing in Tunisia As part of the North African Campaign during World War II, Allied forces conducted an amphibious landing near Sfax in eastern Tunisia, marking a significant strategic operation in the Mediterranean theater. This landing initiated the Tunisian Campaign, which would be crucial in pushing Axis powers out of North Africa.
• William H. Hastie Resigns in Protest of Military Segregation William H. Hastie, a prominent civilian aide to the Secretary of War, resigned his position to protest the systemic racial segregation prevalent in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. His principled stand highlighted the ongoing racial inequalities within the military and broader American society.
• First Combat Use of VT Fuze The USS Helena made history by shooting down a Japanese dive bomber using a Variable Time (VT) proximity fuze, a technological breakthrough in naval anti-aircraft warfare. This innovative weapon would significantly improve the effectiveness of anti-aircraft artillery during World War II.
• Sports Season Delayed Due to World War II Due to the ongoing global conflict of World War II, sports teams agreed to postpone the start of their season, reflecting the widespread disruptions caused by the war across various aspects of civilian life.

Events in 1943

January 05, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 05, 1943

Newspapers from Jan. 05, 1943

January 05, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 5th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1943 can also be written as 1/5/1943 in the US and as 5/1/1943 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1943 in January 1943 calendar

Famous people born on January 05, 1943:

• Eusebio de Silva Ferreira

  Legendary Portuguese footballer known as the 'Black Panther', who was one of the greatest players of his generation and a key figure in...

• Mary Gaudron

  First woman appointed to the High Court of Australia, a pioneering legal figure who significantly advanced gender equality in the Australian...

• Jerry Mills (actor)
• Luigi Ghirri
• Ramón Sampedro

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on January 5th

Famous people died on January 05, 1943:

• George Carver

  George carver was an american scientist known for his work in agricultural science, particularly for promoting alternative crops to cotton,...

• George Washington Carver

  Carver is known for his work in the field of agriculture, particularly his research on peanuts and other crops, and his efforts to improve...

• Guerriero Battistini
• Philip Morrell

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on January 5th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

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January 05, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 05, 1943 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 05, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 07:05 am and setting at 06:15 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 05, 1943

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Someone born on January 05, 1943 is:

82 years 4 months old,

or 988 months and 9 days old,

or 4297 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30080 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 1943?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 05, 1943.

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