What happened on Wednesday December 29, 1943?

Here's what happened on December 29, 1943:

• German Army Retreats from Caucasus In a significant strategic withdrawal during World War II, the German army began its retreat from the strategically important Caucasus region, marking a turning point in the Eastern Front campaign.
• Siege of Budapest Begins Soviet and Romanian forces initiated the Siege of Budapest, a critical military operation that would ultimately lead to the city's encirclement and eventual fall.
• Major Air Raid on Berlin Allied forces conducted a massive 2,000-ton bombing raid against Berlin, escalating strategic aerial bombardment of Nazi Germany's capital.
• British Eighth Army Advances in Libya British forces occupied the Libyan towns of Buerat and Bu Ngem, continuing their North African campaign against Axis powers and pushing back German and Italian forces.
• RAF Bombing of Rotterdam U-boat Pens Royal Air Force bombers dropped massive 12,000-pound bombs on German U-boat facilities in Rotterdam, targeting critical naval infrastructure to disrupt submarine operations.
• British Commandos Conduct Operation Partridge British Commandos executed Operation Partridge, a strategic diversionary raid behind German lines in Italy, demonstrating Allied special forces' tactical capabilities.
• German Submarine U-322 Sunk The German submarine U-322 was depth-charged and sunk by the Canadian corvette Calgary south of Weymouth, Dorset, contributing to the Allied naval campaign against German U-boats.
• Dutch Traffic Minister Maij-Wegge Biography Biographical note about Maij-Wegge, a Dutch traffic minister who lived from approximately 1900 to 1994. More precise biographical details would require further research.

Events in 1943

December 29, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 29, 1943

Newspapers from Dec. 29, 1943

December 29, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1943 can also be written as 12/29/1943 in the US and as 29/12/1943 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1943 in December 1943 calendar

Famous people born on December 29, 1943:

• Rick Danko

  Rick Danko was a renowned Canadian musician and bassist for the legendary rock group The Band, known for their innovative and influential...

• Ron Perry

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on December 29th

Famous people died on December 29, 1943:

• Art Young

  American cartoonist and writer (b. 1866).

• Maurice Hemelsoet
• Yambo

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on December 29th

December 29, 1943: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 29, 1943 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 29, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 10:24 am and setting at 09:55 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 29, 1943

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Someone born on December 29, 1943 is:

81 years 5 months old,

or 977 months and 7 days old,

or 4249 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29744 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 1943?

There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 29, 1943.

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