What happened on Tuesday December 28, 1943?

Here's what happened on December 28, 1943:

• Battle of Ortona: Canadian Victory in Italy During World War II, after eight days of intense house-to-house urban combat, the 1st Canadian Infantry Division decisively defeated the German 1st Parachute Division, successfully capturing the strategic Italian town of Ortona. This battle demonstrated the Canadian military's exceptional combat effectiveness and resilience.
• Soviet Deportation of Kalmyk People Soviet authorities launched Operation Ulussy, initiating a systematic and brutal forced deportation of the entire Kalmyk ethnic group to remote regions of Siberia and Central Asia. This tragic event was part of Stalin's ethnic cleansing policies during World War II, resulting in massive human suffering and significant population displacement.
• Royal Navy Victory in Bay of Biscay The Royal Navy successfully engaged and defeated German naval forces in the Bay of Biscay, further demonstrating British maritime superiority during World War II.
• Aerial Combat Over Northern Italy In a significant air engagement, over 70 Axis fighters confronted Allied forces, resulting in the destruction of 10 B-24 'Liberator' bombers from the 376th Heavy Bombardment Group over Northern Italy, highlighting the intense aerial warfare during World War II.

Events in 1943

December 28, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 28, 1943

Newspapers from Dec. 28, 1943

December 28, 1943 was a Tuesday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1943 can also be written as 12/28/1943 in the US and as 28/12/1943 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1943 in December 1943 calendar

Famous people born on December 28, 1943:

• Cokie Roberts

  Prominent American journalist, political commentator, and bestselling author who was a key figure in NPR and ABC News broadcasting.

• Keith Floyd

  Influential English celebrity chef who revolutionized cooking shows with his flamboyant style and passionate approach to cuisine.

• David Peterson

  Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 20th Premier of Ontario from 1985 to 1990, leading the Ontario Liberal Party.

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on December 28th

Famous people died on December 28, 1943:

• Giuseppe Boriani
• Léopold Leau

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on December 28th

December 28, 1943: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1943 was Shoo-Shoo Baby by Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Andrews Sisters - Shoo-Shoo Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 28, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 1943 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 09:32 am and setting at 08:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on December 28, 1943

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Someone born on December 28, 1943 is:

81 years 3 months old,

or 975 months and 26 days old,

or 4243 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29702 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 1943?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 28, 1943.

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