January 1943

Monday 11:

The United States and United Kingdom give up territorial rights in China.

Thursday 14:

Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to travel via airplane while in office (Miami, Florida to Morocco to meet with Winston Churchill to discuss World War II).

Friday 15:

The world's largest office building, The Pentagon, is dedicated (Arlington, Virginia).

Monday 18:

Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: The first uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto.

Saturday 23:

Duke Ellington plays at New York City's Carnegie Hall for the first time.

Sunday 24:

World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill conclude a conference in Casablanca.

Wednesday 27:

World War II: 50 bombers mount the first entirely American air raid against Germany, targeting Wilhelmshaven.