Friday July 17, 1942: on this day

July 17, 1942 was the 198th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 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 July 17, 1942, who was born and died on July 17, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 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 17th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1942?


July 17, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 198th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1942 can also be written as 7/17/1942 in the US and as 17/7/1942 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1942:

  • Transport nr 6 departs with french jews to nazi-germany
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  • Estimated 87.5 cm (34.5 inches) of rainfall, smethport, pennsylvania (state record).
  • World war ii: the battle of stalingrad commences in modern-day volgograd.

July 17, 1942: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th 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 17, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on July 17, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:35 am and setting at 10:49 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 17, 1942?


Famous people born on July 17, 1942:

  • Connie Hawkins

    Legendary basketball player known for his incredible skills and athleticism.

  • Moses Znaimer

    Canadian media entrepreneur known for his work in television.

  • Don Kessinger

    American baseball player and manager.

  • Zoot Money

    English singer-songwriter/keyboard player (zoot money’s big roll band dantalian’s chariot, and the hard travelers).

  • Gale Garnett

    New zealand-canadian actress and singer.

  • Margaret Smith Court

    Athlete.

  • Peter Sissons

    British newsreader.

  • Connie Hawkins Harlem Globetrotter/NBA (Phoenix Suns

    1968 aba most valuable player.

  • France Anglade
    France Anglade
  • Ariel Toaff
  • Michael Seresin
  • Giovanni Zarro
  • Roberto Derlin
  • Mahamat Idriss
  • Steve Wright

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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


You are 81 years 8 months old,

or 980 months and 2 days old,

or 4261 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29831 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 1942.

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

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 17, 1942:

  • Robina Nicol

    New zealand photographer and suffragist (b. 1861).

  • Kruger Gavioli
  • Mario Giovanni Spotti
  • Mario Paolucci
  • Gherardo Vaiarini
  • Patrick Joseph Whitney

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

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


Holidays on July 17, 1942:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday

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

The most popular movies on July 17, 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 17, 1942?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1942?

On July 17, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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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