Key Events of 1943

In 1943, the tide of World War II started shifting against the Axis powers, marked by critical events such as the Soviet victory at the Battle of Stalingrad and the Allied invasion of Sicily. Additionally, the Warsaw ghetto uprising began, highlighting the dire situation for Jews during the war. Significant societal occurrences included the Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles, where racial tensions erupted between white servicemen and Mexican-American youth, and the Harlem Race Riot triggered by the shooting of an African-American soldier. The year also saw important developments like the completion of the Pentagon and the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Acts.