What happened on Tuesday January 12, 1943?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1943:

• Casablanca Conference Begins The Casablanca Conference was a pivotal World War II strategic meeting between U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Held in Casablanca, Morocco, this conference was crucial for Allied war planning, where key decisions about the future prosecution of the war were discussed and formulated.
• Operation Iskra Launched at Leningrad Operation Iskra was a critical Soviet military offensive where the 67th Army launched a decisive assault against German occupation forces besieging Leningrad. Beginning at 9:30 am, this operation was a turning point in breaking the brutal Siege of Leningrad and represented a significant moment of Soviet resistance during World War II.
• Soviet Troops Advance at Don River Soviet military forces made strategic advances against Axis defensive positions along the Don River, successfully pushing back Hungarian and Italian troops. This offensive was part of the broader Soviet counteroffensive during the winter of 1943, gradually turning the tide of the war on the Eastern Front.
• Ray Manzarek Born Ray Manzarek, the legendary rock pianist and founding member of the iconic rock band The Doors, was born. He would later become famous for his distinctive keyboard work on classic songs like 'Light My Fire' and 'People Are Strange', significantly influencing the rock music landscape of the 1960s.
• Wartime Food Rationing Innovation In response to wartime food shortages, frankfurters were replaced by 'Victory Sausages', a resourceful blend of meat and soy meal. This adaptation reflected the civilian population's contribution to the war effort through dietary adjustments and resource conservation.

Events in 1943

January 12, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1943

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1943

January 12, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 12th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1943 can also be written as 1/12/1943 in the US and as 12/1/1943 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1943 in January 1943 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1943:

• Jean-Louis Bianco

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1943:

• Jan Campert

  Jan Campert was a prominent Dutch resistance fighter, poet, and journalist during World War II, known for his courageous opposition to Nazi...

• Howard Atwood Kelly
• Giorgio Montini
• Frank Alvord Perret
• Charles Tate Regan
• Simeon Roksandić

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on January 12th

January 12, 1943: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1943 was Boogie Woogie by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Boogie Woogie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th 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 12, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1943 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 12, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:21 pm and setting at 01:05 am.

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 12, 1943

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Someone born on January 12, 1943 is:

82 years 4 months old,

or 988 months and 2 days old,

or 4296 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30073 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1943?

There are 243 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 12, 1943.

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