What Happened on January 24, 1943

Historical Events

Hitler Orders Fight to the Death

Adolf Hitler orders German troops at Stalingrad to fight to the death

Auschwitz-Birkenau

Jewish patients, nurses and doctors incinerated at Auschwitz-Birkenau


Famous Birthdays

  • Julie Bennett, American actress (Hey There It's Yogi Bear), born in Beverly Hills, California

Sharon Tate (1943-1969)

American actress (Valley of the Dolls), born in Dallas, Texas

  • Subhash Ghai, Indian film director, born in Nagpur, India

Famous Deaths

  • John Burns, British minister of Local Government (1905-14), dies
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights

About January 24, 1943

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius