What happened on Monday July 12, 1943?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1943:

• Battle of Prokhorovka: Massive Tank Engagement in World War II During the Battle of Kursk, the German SS Panzer Corps, with 400 tanks, reached Prokhorovka Station. The Soviet 5th Guards Tank Army, led by P.A. Rotmistrov and equipped with 800 tanks, launched a fierce counterattack. By the end of the day, the battle resulted in the destruction of 320 German tanks and over 400 Soviet tanks, marking one of the most intense armored confrontations in military history.
• Formation of National Committee Freies Deutschland A committee of German prisoners of war and anti-Nazi activists formed to oppose Hitler's regime and promote resistance from within.
• Battle of Kolombangara Naval engagement in the Pacific Theater of World War II, taking place in the Gulf of Kula, involving Allied and Japanese naval forces.
• Russian Offensive at Orel Soviet military operation during World War II, targeting the German-occupied city of Orel as part of the broader strategic efforts on the Eastern Front.
• Christine McVie Birth Christine McVie, renowned rock musician and key member of the legendary band Fleetwood Mac, was born. She would later become famous for hit songs like 'Got A Hold on Me'.
• United States Army Pharmacy Corps Established The U.S. Army Pharmacy Corps was officially created, initially authorizing 72 officers, though most pharmacists at the time remained enlisted personnel. This marked an important organizational development in military medical services.

Events in 1943

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

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1943

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1943

July 12, 1943 was a Monday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1943 can also be written as 7/12/1943 in the US and as 12/7/1943 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1943 in July 1943 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1943:

• Christine McVie

  Legendary musician and founding member of Fleetwood Mac, known for her distinctive keyboard playing and songwriting.

• Paul Silas

  Accomplished NBA player and coach who played 16 seasons in the league, known for his rebounding skills and later success as a coach.

• Walter Murch

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1943:

• Vincenzo Casoli
• Cecilia Loftus

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on July 12th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 12, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1943 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 12, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 03:14 pm and setting at 02:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 1943

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Someone born on July 12, 1943 is:

81 years 9 months old,

or 981 months and 11 days old,

or 4267 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29871 days old,

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

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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

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

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