What happened on Sunday January 10, 1943?

About January 10th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Soviet Red Army launched a critical offensive, breaking into the German-held city of Stalingrad, marking a pivotal moment in the Eastern Front of World War II. This breakthrough represented a significant turning point in the battle, signaling the beginning of the end for the German 6th Army's occupation.
  • Day of the week: January 10th, 1943 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sahara directed by Breck Eisner

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January 10, 1943: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 10, 1943:

  • Soviet Red Army Breakthrough at Stalingrad The Soviet Red Army launched a critical offensive, breaking into the German-held city of Stalingrad, marking a pivotal moment in the Eastern Front of World War II. This breakthrough represented a significant turning point in the battle, signaling the beginning of the end for the German 6th Army's occupation.
  • Roosevelt's Wartime Diplomatic Mission President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first sitting US President to visit a foreign country during wartime, departing for the Casablanca Conference in Morocco. This historic diplomatic journey would prove crucial for Allied strategic planning.
  • US Offensive on Guadalcanal The United States launched a major offensive on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, a critical campaign in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This operation was strategically important in pushing back Japanese forces and securing key maritime territories.
  • USS Argonaut Sinking Japanese destroyers and aircraft attacked and sank the USS Argonaut submarine, resulting in the tragic loss of 102 American servicemen. This incident highlighted the intense naval warfare in the Pacific during World War II.

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January 10, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 10, 1943?


January 10, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 10th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 10, 1943 can also be written as 1/10/1943 in the US and as 10/1/1943 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 10, 1943?


Famous people born on January 10, 1943:

  • Jim Croce
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  • Joseph Massino

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January 10, 1943: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 10, 1943:

  • Manuel Maria Coelho

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January 10, 1943: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 10th is Capricorn.

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January 10, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 10, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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January 10, 1943: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 10, 1943 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 10, 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 10, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 11:15 am and setting at 10:56 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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How old is someone born on January 10, 1943?


Someone born on January 10, 1943 is:

82 years 4 months old,

or 988 months and 4 days old,

or 4296 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30075 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 10, 1943?

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 10, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 10, 1943.

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