Friday October 23, 1942: on this day

October 23, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 296th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1942 can also be written as 10/23/1942 in the US and as 23/10/1942 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1942 in October 1942 calendar

Here's what happened on October 23, 1942:

• 1st ships of invasion fleet to morocco leave norfolk
• During wwii, britain launches major offensive at el alamein, egypt
• German units go through red october-factory in stalingrad
• World war ii: second battle of el alamein: : at el alamein in northern egypt, the british eighth army under field marshal montgomery begins a critical offensive to expel the axis armies from egypt.
• All 12 passengers and crewmen aboard an american airlines dc-3 airliner are killed when it is struck by a u.s. army air forces bomber near palm springs, california. amongst the victims is award-winning composer and songwriter ralph rainger (''thanks for the memory'', ''love in bloom'', ''blue hawaii'').
• World war ii: allied forces commence the second battle of el alamein, which proves to be the key turning point in the north african campaign.
• All 12 passengers and crewmen aboard american airlines flight 28 are killed when it collides with a u.s. army air force bomber near palm springs, california.
• World war ii: the battle for henderson field begins on guadalcanal.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 23, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:12 pm and setting at 07:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Oct 24, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on October 23, 1942

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Famous people born on October 23, 1942:

• Michael Crichton

  American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

• Mikle Crichton

  American author known for his science fiction and thriller novels.

• Antia Roddick

  Founder of The Body Shop, a pioneering ethical and environmentally-conscious cosmetics company.

• Kashten Crichton

  Kashten Crichton is a renowned paleontologist known for his groundbreaking research on dinosaurs and their evolution.

• Maycol Crichton

  Maycol Crichton was an American author, screenwriter, film director and producer best known for his science fiction and techno-thriller...

• Douglas Dunn

  He was a scottish poet, academic, critic.

• Bernd Erdmann

  German football manager and player.

• Luca Magnani

  Italian notable family, the son anna magnani.

• Annette Funicello

  Actress.

• Michael Crichton in the USA novelist (Andromeda Strain

  Congo, looker) (dies 2008).

• Ermenegildo Manfredi
• Miroslav Pavlović
• Pier Giorgio Micchiardi

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

• Emilia Clarke

  Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

• Ryan Reynolds

  Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

• Johnny Carson

  American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

• Nancy Grace

  Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

• Amandla Stenberg

  Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

• Dwight Yoakam

  American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

• Diana Dors

  British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

• Sam Raimi

  American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

• Jennie Lee

  American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

• Jessica Stroup

  Jessica stroup is an american actress known for her role as erin silver on the television series 90210.

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

There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on October 23, 1942:

• Ralph Rainger

  Ralph rainger was an american composer known for his work in composing music for films, including the song 'thanks for the memory' from the...

• Georg Stumme

  German general/commandant of african corps.

• Antonio Trevigni
• Sidiki Boubakari

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

• Lino Ventura

  Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

• Oskar Werner

  A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

• Linden Travers

  British actress known for her roles in classic films.

• Lou Jacobi

  Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

• Susan Peters

  Spokane, washington -- actress.

• Robert Lansing

  Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

• Khrystian Dior

  Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

• Mayling Soong

  Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

• Théophile Gautier

  A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

• Paullette Bourgeois

  Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

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Holidays on October 23, 1942:

• Chemistry: Mole Day
• Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
• Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
• Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
• French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire