What happened on Friday January 08, 1943?

Here's what happened on January 08, 1943:

• Soviet Ultimatum to German 6th Army at Stalingrad Soviet military leadership formally requested the surrender of the German 6th Army, which was surrounded and severely weakened after months of intense fighting in Stalingrad. General Friedrich Paulus, commanding the German forces, rejected the surrender proposal, demonstrating the Nazi military's stubborn resistance even in a seemingly hopeless situation. This moment represented a critical turning point in World War II, symbolizing the beginning of the Soviet counteroffensive and the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany on the Eastern Front.
• German Retreat from Terek German forces strategically withdrew from the Terek region, marking another significant tactical retreat during the Soviet winter counteroffensive. This movement was part of the broader German military repositioning on the Eastern Front, indicating the increasing pressure from Soviet forces and the gradual erosion of Nazi territorial control.

Events in 1943

January 08, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 08, 1943

Newspapers from Jan. 08, 1943

January 08, 1943 was a Friday and it was the 8th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1943 can also be written as 1/8/1943 in the US and as 8/1/1943 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1943 in January 1943 calendar

Famous people born on January 08, 1943:

• Charles Murray

  Controversial American political scientist and author known for his influential and often disputed works on social policy, intelligence, and...

• Old Melusine

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on January 8th

Famous people died on January 08, 1943:

• Richard Hillary

  Richard Hillary was a notable Australian Royal Air Force pilot and author during World War II, famous for his experiences and writings about...

• Andres Larka

  Estonian general and politician, 1st estonian minister of war (b. 1879).

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on January 8th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

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January 08, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 08, 1943 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:55 am and setting at 09:48 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 08, 1943

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Someone born on January 08, 1943 is:

82 years 4 months old,

or 988 months and 6 days old,

or 4296 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30077 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1943?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 08, 1943.

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