Historical Events
- German offensive against US troops through de Faid-pass, Tunisia begins, starting the Battle of Sidi Bou Zid
- The Soviet Union recaptures the city of Rostov-on-Don, liberating Russia from the German 17th Army during WWII
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Russo, American political activist, movie producer and director (Trading Places, Wise Guys, The Rose), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2007)
- Bob Murphy Jr, American golfer (PGA C'ship 1970 runner-up; 11 Senior PGA Tour titles), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Eric Anderson, American vocalist (Avalanche, Be True to You), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Israël "Ischa" Meijer, Dutch journalist, critic and author (Een Dik Uur Ischa, Boezemvriend), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1995)
- Maceo Parker, American tenor saxophonist (James Brown; Parliament-Funkadelic, King's One, Mo' Roots), born in Kinston, North Carolina
Famous Weddings
Sam Walton
Walmart founder Sam Walton (24) weds Helen Robson (23)
Famous Deaths
- David Hilbert, German mathematician (Hilbert spaces, invariant theory, axiomatization of geometry, dies at 81
- Dora Gerson, German-Jewish actress, cabaret singer, and Holocaust victim (Caravan of Death), dies in Auschwitz concentration camp at 43
About February 14, 1943
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
