What happened on Sunday February 14, 1943?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1943:

• Battle of Kasserine Pass - German Offensive in Tunisia During World War II, German General Erwin Rommel and his Afrika Korps launched a significant offensive against Allied defenses in Tunisia, targeting the strategic Kasserine Pass. The initial attack resulted in a substantial setback for the inexperienced US ground forces, though they quickly recovered and prevented the Axis forces from fully exploiting their tactical advantage.
• Multiple World War II Developments On this day, several significant military events occurred: German forces launched an offensive in Tunisia through Faïd and Maïzila Passes, overwhelming US troops; British and Indian Chindits crossed the Chindwin River to raid Japanese supply lines; and the US Marine Corps' Vought F4U Corsair fighter made its combat debut, with 12 aircraft attacking shipping in the Solomon Islands.
• Liberation of Rostov-on-Don Soviet forces successfully liberated the strategically important city of Rostov-on-Don from German occupation during World War II, marking a significant moment in the Eastern Front's campaign.
• Birth of Maceo Parker Maceo Parker, an influential American tenor saxophonist known for his work in funk and jazz, was born. He would later become renowned for his performances with bands like 'King's One' and his solo album 'Mo' Roots'.

Events in 1943

February 14, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 14, 1943

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 1943

February 14, 1943 was a Sunday and it was the 45th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1943 can also be written as 2/14/1943 in the US and as 14/2/1943 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 1943 in February 1943 calendar

Famous people born on February 14, 1943:

• Maceo Parker

  Legendary funk saxophonist who played a pivotal role in James Brown's band and influenced the development of funk music.

• Aaron Russo

  American film producer, director, and political activist known for documentaries and films like 'Trading Places'.

• Eric Andersen

  Folk singer-songwriter from the 1960s Greenwich Village scene, known for his poetic lyrics and contributions to the folk music revival.

• Thierry Martin de Beaucé

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on February 14th

Famous people died on February 14, 1943:

• David Hilbert

  Prussian mathematician, author, and professor at gottingen between 1895 and the end of his days.

• Dora Gerson

  German actress and singer (b. 1899).

• Cosimo Giorgieri Contri
• Oscar Friede
• Bô Yin Râ

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on February 14th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 14, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 1943 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 February 14, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 01:52 pm and setting at 04:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 21, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Feb 20, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on February 14, 1943

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Someone born on February 14, 1943 is:

82 years 2 months old,

or 986 months and 9 days old,

or 4288 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30019 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 1943?

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 14, 1943.

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