Historical Events
- Transport #47 departs with French Jews to nazi-Germany
Eisenhower Given Command
US General Eisenhower selected to command the allied armies in Europe; British General Montgomery not best pleased
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Rubin, American jazz and session trumpeter and flugelhorn player (SNL; Blues Brothers) known as "Mr Fabulous", born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2011)
- Iain Cameron, British brigadier
- Serge Lama [Chauvier], French singer ("Je suis malade"), born in Bordeaux, France
About February 11, 1943
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
