Historical Events
Siege of Leningrad
Soviets announce they have broken the long siege of Leningrad by Nazi Germany by opening a narrow land corridor, though the siege would not be fully lifted until a year later
- US rations bread & metal - banning presliced bread reduce bakery demand for metal parts
Famous Birthdays
- Al Foster, American jazz drummer (Miles Davis, 1973-89; Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner), born in Richmond, Virginia
- Kay Granger, American politician, born in Greenville, Texas
About January 18, 1943
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
