Friday January 23, 1942: on this day

January 23, 1942 was the 23rd day of the year 1942, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 23, 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 23, 1942, who was born and died on January 23, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Kings Row, directed by Sam Wood), 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 23rd, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1942?


January 23, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1942 can also be written as 1/23/1942 in the US and as 23/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

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January 23, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 1942:

  • Japanese troops occupy rabaul, new britain.
  • Tank battle at adzjedabia, african corps versus british army.
  • World war ii: the battle of rabaul begins, the first fighting of the new guinea campaign.
  • World war ii: the battle of rabaul commences japan's invasion of australia's territory of new guinea.

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January 23, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 23, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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January 23, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 23, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 23, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:05 am and setting at 12:23 am.

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 23, 1942?


Famous people born on January 23, 1942:

  • Michel Pébereau

    French businessman.

  • Willy Bogner, Jr.

    Willy bogner, jr.

  • Phil Clarke

    New zealand rugby union player.

  • Herman Tjeenk Willink

    Dutch judge and politician.

  • Laurie Mayne

    Australian cricketer.

  • Herman Willink

    Dutch politician and judge.

  • Abdur Razzak

    Indian-bangladeshi producer and actor.

  • Razzak

    Bangladeshi actor and director.

  • Ivan Ivanovich

    Bachurin; cosmonaut.

  • Robert Kelley

    This american priest was convicted of sexually molestation of 50-100 young girls during his time as an associate pastor at st.

  • Pedro Araya Toro
  • Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat
  • Andreas Stylianou
  • Rildo
  • Hans Alser

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 82 years 3 months old,

or 987 months and 1 day old,

or 4291 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30042 days old,

if you were born on January 23, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1942?

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 23, 1942.

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January 23, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 1942:

  • Franco Pincelli
  • Luigi Gastone di Sassonia-Coburgo-Koháry
  • Nazareno Strampelli

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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January 23, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 1942:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai

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January 23, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kings Row

Kings Row

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: Ann Sheridan, Robert Cummings, Ronald Reagan, Betty Field

Country: United States of America

Woman of the Year

Woman of the Year

Release year: 1942

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Fay Bainter, Reginald Owen

Country: United States of America

Song of the Islands

Song of the Islands

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Jack Oakie, Thomas Mitchell

Valley of the Sun

Valley of the Sun

Release year: 1942

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Lucille Ball, James Craig, Cedric Hardwicke, Dean Jagger

Law of the Jungle

Law of the Jungle

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Jean Yarbrough

Starring: Arline Judge, John 'Dusty' King, Mantan Moreland, Arthur O'Connell

January 23, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 23, 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 23, 1942?

On January 23, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 1942?

On January 23, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1942?

On January 23, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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.

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