Saturday January 17, 1942: on this day

January 17, 1942 was the 17th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 17, 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 January 17, 1942, who was born and died on January 17, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Joan of Paris, directed by Robert Stevenson), TV series (e.g. Men At Work) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1942?


January 17, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 17th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1942 can also be written as 1/17/1942 in the US and as 17/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

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January 17, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 17, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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January 17, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1942 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 January 17, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:34 am and setting at 07:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1942.

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Who was born on January 17, 1942?


Famous people born on January 17, 1942:

  • Muhammad Ali

    Renowned boxer and cultural icon who was known for his charisma and boxing skills.

  • Messiyah Ali

    Iconic heavyweight champion known for his boxing skills and activism.

  • Khairo Ali

    Legendary boxer known for his quick wit and powerful punches.

  • Luian Ali

    Legendary American boxer and activist.

  • Husayn Ali

    Iconic heavyweight boxing champion and social activist.

  • Taleigh Ali

    American former professional boxer, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

  • Renzo Sambo

    Italian rower champion who won the gold medal at the olympics in mexico 1968.

  • Cassius Clay

    Legendary boxer known for his charisma and skill in the ring.

  • Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.

    Known as Muhammad Ali, he was a legendary boxer and social activist.

  • Chan Heng Chee

    Singaporean diplomat and politician who served as Singapore's Ambassador to the United States.

  • Ita Buttrose

    Australian journalist known for her work in the media industry.

  • Ulf Hoelscher

    German violinist and educator.

  • Nigel McCulloch

    English bishop.

  • Randy Boone in Fayetteville

    North carolina, usa; actor ("cimarron strip", virginian).

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 82 years 2 months old,

or 986 months and 11 days old,

or 4288 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30021 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 1942.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1942?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 17, 1942.

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January 17, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1942:

  • Walther von Reichenau

    German field marshal (born 1884).

  • Frederick Jerome Work

    Composer dies at 61.

  • Pirro Bottaro
  • Georg Hirschfeld
  • Agostino Laera
  • Giacomo Vigliani

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

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January 17, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1942:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed

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January 17, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Joan of Paris

Joan of Paris

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Michèle Morgan, Paul Henreid, Thomas Mitchell, Laird Cregar

The Vanishing Virginian

The Vanishing Virginian

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Frank Borzage

Starring: Frank Morgan, Kathryn Grayson, Spring Byington, Natalie Thompson

A Date with the Falcon

A Date with the Falcon

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Irving Reis

Starring: George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, James Gleason, Allen Jenkins

Country: United States of America

How Green Was My Valley

How Green Was My Valley

Release year: 1941

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O'Hara, Anna Lee, Donald Crisp

Country: United States of America

I Wake Up Screaming

I Wake Up Screaming

Release year: 1941

Directed by: H. Bruce Humberstone

Starring: Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Carole Landis, Laird Cregar

Country: United States of America

January 17, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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:

Men at Work

Men at Work

Release year: 1941

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1942?

On January 17, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1942?

On January 17, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1942?

On January 17, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1942?

January 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1942 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 17, 1942