Thursday July 16, 1942: on this day

July 16, 1942 was the 197th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 16, 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 July 16, 1942, who was born and died on July 16, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Holiday Inn, directed by Mark Sandrich), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 16th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 16, 1942?


July 16, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 197th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1942 can also be written as 7/16/1942 in the US and as 16/7/1942 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 1942:

  • French police arrest 13,152 jews in paris
  • Jews transported from holland to extermination camp
  • Holocaust: vel' d'hiv roundup (): the government of vichy france orders the mass arrest of 13,152 jews who are held at the vélodrome d'hiver in paris before deportation to auschwitz.

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July 16, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 16, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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July 16, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 1942 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 July 16, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:36 am and setting at 10:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1942.

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Who was born on July 16, 1942?


Famous people born on July 16, 1942:

  • Margeart Court

    Legendary tennis player with multiple Grand Slam titles.

  • Lea Wait

    American author known for her young adult and historical fiction novels.

  • Frank Field

    English politician.

  • Desmond Dekker [Dacris]

    Jamaica -- reggae pioneer (aces-israelites).

  • Margaret Smith

    Court in australia; tennis pro (1970 grand slam).

  • John Purdin

    American baseball player.

  • Ernie Phythian
  • Jørgen Henriksen
  • Silvio Boni

Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif

    Katrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman

    Corey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...

  • Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.

  • Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell

    American comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Michael Flatley
    Michael Flatley

    A talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.

  • Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades

    Actor and singer-songwriter from panama.

  • Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius

    American actor and jackass cast member.

  • Faye Grant
    Faye Grant

    American actress.

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July 16, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 8 months old,

or 980 months and 13 days old,

or 4263 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29842 days old,

if you were born on July 16, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1942?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 16, 1942.

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July 16, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on July 16th?

Famous deaths on July 16th:

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Harry Chapin
    Harry Chapin

    American singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.

  • James Gammon
    James Gammon

    American actor (born in 1940).

  • Patsy Ruth Miller
    Patsy Ruth Miller

    Actress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.

  • Meli Lorca

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Lynnon Frost

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carols Cruz

    Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.

  • Felma Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Jhonnie Winter

    Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

  • Nguyen Du

    Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.

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July 16, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 16, 1942:

  • Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
  • Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

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July 16, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 16, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Mark Sandrich

Starring: Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale

Country: United States of America

Footlight Serenade

Footlight Serenade

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Gregory Ratoff

Starring: John Payne, Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Jane Wyman

Crossroads

Crossroads

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Jack Conway

Starring: William Powell, Hedy Lamarr, Claire Trevor, Basil Rathbone

A Yank in Libya

A Yank in Libya

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Albert Herman

Starring: Walter Woolf King, Joan Woodbury, H.B. Warner, Harry Parke

The Pride of the Yankees

The Pride of the Yankees

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: Gary Cooper, Teresa Wright, Babe Ruth, Walter Brennan

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on July 16, 1942?

On July 16, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1942?

On July 16, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 16, 1942?

On July 16, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 16th?

July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
  • 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
  • 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.

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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 July 1942?

July 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

Discover how July 1942 calendar looked like.

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