Tuesday December 15, 1942: on this day

December 15, 1942 was the 349th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 15, 1942 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 15, 1942, who was born and died on December 15, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 1942, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonlight Becomes You by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Commandos Strike at Dawn, directed by John Farrow), TV series (e.g. Chapionship Wrestling) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 15th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 15, 1942?


December 15, 1942 was a Tuesday and it was the 349th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1942 can also be written as 12/15/1942 in the US and as 15/12/1942 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1942 in December 1942 calendar

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December 15, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 15, 1942:

  • Massachusetts issues first us vehicular license plate tabs.
  • World war ii: the battle of mount austen, the galloping horse, and the sea horse begins during the guadalcanal campaign.

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December 15, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 15, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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December 15, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 15, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 1942 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 15, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 01:48 pm and setting at 02:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1942.

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Who was born on December 15, 1942?


Famous people born on December 15, 1942:

  • Tannie Brawley

    Civil rights activist known for her work in the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Susan Atkinson

    American nurse, sailor and adventurer.

  • Kathleen Blanco

    American educator and politician, 54th governor of louisiana (d. 2019).

  • Dave Clark

    85 years old, music promoter/songwriter.

  • Geoffrey Davies

    English actor.

  • David Niven

    British film producer, and the first child of actor david niven.

  • Dave Clark (musician)
  • Driss Bamous
  • Lorenzo Piretto
  • Judi West
  • Ken Bowman
  • Rolando García
  • Bruno Gioia
  • Brian Hill
  • John Phillips
  • Anton Stres
  • Mike Summerbee

Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:

  • Adam Brody
    Adam Brody

    American actor.

  • Stuart Townsend
    Stuart Townsend

    Movie actor.

  • Charlie Cox
    Charlie Cox

    Movie actor.

  • Michelle Dockery
    Michelle Dockery

    British actress.

  • Michael Shanks
    Michael Shanks

    Canadian actor, screenwriter and director.

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Helen Slater
    Helen Slater

    Tv actress.

  • Geoff Stults
    Geoff Stults

    American producer and actor.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Julie Taymor
    Julie Taymor

    American filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.

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December 15, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 3 months old,

or 975 months and 14 days old,

or 4241 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29690 days old,

if you were born on December 15, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1942?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 15, 1942.

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December 15, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 15, 1942:

  • Gaetano Arezzo della Targia
  • Giacomo Comincioli
  • Faik Konica
  • Vincenzo Vitale

What famous deaths happened on December 15th?

Famous deaths on December 15th:

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Blake Edwards
    Blake Edwards

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).

  • Glenn Miller
    Glenn Miller

    American trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Olga Zubarry
    Olga Zubarry

    Argentinian actress (d. 2012).

  • Chill Wills
    Chill Wills

    Seagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).

  • Jean Paige
    Jean Paige

    Actress (captain blood and black beauty).

  • Walt Disney

    Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.

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December 15, 1942: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 15, 1942 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 15, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1942 was Moonlight Becomes You by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 15, 1942: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 15, 1942 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moonlight Becomes You

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December 15, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 15, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Commandos Strike at Dawn

Commandos Strike at Dawn

Release year: 1942

Directed by: John Farrow

Starring: Paul Muni, Anna Lee, Lillian Gish, Cedric Hardwicke

Country: United States of America

Tennessee Johnson

Tennessee Johnson

Release year: 1942

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey, Marjorie Main

Stand by for Action

Stand by for Action

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Robert Taylor, Brian Donlevy, Charles Laughton, Walter Brennan

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Roy William Neill

Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, Kaaren Verne

Country: United States of America

4 passi fra le nuvole

4 passi fra le nuvole

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Alessandro Blasetti

Starring: Gino Cervi, Adriana Benetti, Giuditta Rissone, Carlo Romano

December 15, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 15, 1942 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Chapionship Wrestling

Chapionship Wrestling

Release year: 1942

Starring: Richard Lane

Country: United States of America

Voice of America News

Voice of America News

Release year: 1942

Starring: Carol Castiel

Country: United States of America

Barnyard WAAC

Barnyard WAAC

Release year: 1942

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Who was the US President on December 15, 1942?

On December 15, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1942?

On December 15, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 15, 1942?

On December 15, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 15th?

December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
  • 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.

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What happened in 1942?

1942 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • German troops conquer Rostow
  • Treblinka Concentration Camp destroyed
  • Resistance bombs Rotterdam railway

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What was the calendar for December 1942?

December 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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