What Happened on November 12, 1943

Historical Events

  • Landwacht (NSB-political party) forms in Netherlands

Famous Birthdays

  • Björn Waldegård, Swedish rally driver (World Rally Championship 1979), born in Ro, Sweden (d. 2014)
  • Brian Hyland, American rocker ("She Wore an Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini"), born in Queens, New York
  • Errol Brown, British-Jamaican singer-songwriter (Hot Chocolate - "You Sexy Thing"), born in Kingston, Jamaica (d. 2015)
  • Jimmy "Bro" Hayes, American doo-wop bass singer (Persuasions - "Under the Boardwalk"), born in Hopewell, Virginia (d. 2017)
  • John Walker [Maus], American rock vocalist (Walker Brothers - "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore)"), born in New York City (d. 2011)
  • Wallace Shawn, American actor (The Princess Bride; Young Sheldon), and playwright (My Dinner with Andre), born in New York City

About November 12, 1943

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio