Thursday December 31, 1942: on this day
About December 31st, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: 60 U-boats sunk this month
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1942 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Anthony Hopkins, Tim Matheson
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: Margin for Error directed by Otto Preminger
More about December 31st, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 1942.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1942?
- December 31, 1942: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1942?
- How old is someone born on December 31, 1942?
- December 31, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1942?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1942?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1942?
What day of the week was December 31, 1942?
December 31, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 365th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1942 can also be written as 12/31/1942 in the US and as 31/12/1942 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1942:
- 60 u-boats sunk this month
- Battle in barents sea.
- Uss , first aircraft carrier of a 24-ship class, is commissioned.
- World war ii: the royal navy defeats the kriegsmarine at the battle of the barents sea. this leads to the resignation of grand admiral erich raeder a month later
December 31, 1942: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 31, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 31, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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December 31, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1942 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:25 am and setting at 01:59 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 1943.
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Famous people born on December 31, 1942:
- Andy Summers
English guitarist, songwriter and producer (the police or zoot money's big roll band).
- Taufiq Kiemas
Indonesian politician, 5th first gentleman in indonesia (d.2013).
- Fred Ward
Actor.
- Michael Nesmith
Musician.
- Robert Quine
Musician.
- Vladimir Bukovsky
Activist.
- Hervé Hasquin
- Remo Prandini
- Gabriele Lolli
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
- Anthony Hopkins
Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
- Tim Matheson
American actor, tv and film star.
- Val Kilmer
American actor, writer and musician.
- John Denver
American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
- Ben Kingsley
An english actor.
- Sarah Miles
British actress, first recognized in u.s.
- Joey McIntyre
American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
- Bebe Neuwirth
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Joe Dallesandro
American actor, model, and 'warhol star.
- Barbara Carrera
Nicaraguan model and actress.
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How old is someone born on December 31, 1942?
Someone born on December 31, 1942 is:
81 years 5 months old,
or 977 months and 5 days old,
or 4248 weeks and 6 days old,
or 29742 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1942?
There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 31, 1942.
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December 31, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1942:
- Javel Monet
Javel Monet was a French poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
- Jehiel Berman
Jehiel Berman was a Polish-Jewish poet who wrote in Yiddish and is known for his lyrical and introspective works.
- Tabby Cavendish
Tabby Cavendish was a British astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.
- Almyra Beebe
Almyra Beebe was an American botanist who specialized in the study of ferns.
- Lenah Higbee
Lenah Higbee was an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
- Henchy O'Reilly
Irish politician who served as a member of the Irish Parliament.
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
- Betty White
American actress.
- James Avery
James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
- Wayne Rogers
Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
- Woody Strode
Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
- Billie Dove
American actress (born in 1903).
- Wesley Addy
Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
- Edward Herrmann
American actor (d. 2014).
- Kader Khan
Indian actor (b. 1937).
- William Christopher
American actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1942:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 31, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:
Who was the US President on December 31, 1942?
On December 31, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1942?
On December 31, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1942?
On December 31, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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 December 1942?
December 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.