Historical Events
Event of Interest
Adolf Hitler declares "Total War" against the Allies
Conference of Interest
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives in Casablanca, French Morocco for a conference of Allied forces in World War II
- Soviet offensive at Don under general Golikov
- US infantry captures Galloping Horse Ridge, Guadalcanal
Famous Birthdays
- Richard Moll, American actor (Night Court - "Bull"; House - "Big Ben"; Dungeonmaster), born in Pasadena, California
- William Duckworth, American composer (Time Curve Preludes), teacher (Bucknell, 1973-2011), and internet pioneer (PitchWeb), born in Morganton, North Carolina (d. 2012)
Famous Deaths
- Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Swiss artist and dancer, dies of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning at 53
About January 13, 1943
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
