World War II: German field marshal Friedrich Paulus surrenders to the Soviets at Stalingrad, followed two days later by the remainder of his Sixth Army, ending one of the war's fiercest battles. Date: January 31, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 31 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅…
World War II: The first day of the Battle of Rennell Island, USS Chicago (CA-29) is torpedoed and heavily damaged by Japanese bombers. Date: January 29, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 29 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: The Eighth Air Force sorties ninety-one B-17s and B-24s to attack the U-boat construction yards at Wilhelmshaven, Germany. This was the first American bombing attack on Germany. Date: January 27, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 27 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This…
World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill conclude a conference in Casablanca. Date: January 24, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: Troops of the British Eighth Army capture Tripoli in Libya from the German–Italian Panzer Army. Date: January 23, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 23 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: Australian and American forces defeat Japanese army and navy units in the bitterly fought Battle of Buna–Gona. Date: January 22, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 22 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today)
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: The first uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. Date: January 18, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 18 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: Greek submarine Papanikolis captures the 200-ton sailing vessel Agios Stefanos and mans her with part of her crew. Date: January 17, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 17 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Pentagon is dedicated in Arlington County, Virginia. Date: January 15, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: The Soviet counter-offensive at Voronezh begins. Date: January 15, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today)