What happened on Sunday February 01, 1942?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1942:

• U.S. Naval Strikes in Marshall and Gilbert Islands Admiral William Halsey Jr leads airstrikes from USS Enterprise against Kwajalein, Taroa, and Wotje in the Marshall Islands. Simultaneously, USS Yorktown attacks Jaluit, Mili, and Makin in the Gilbert Islands, inflicting damage on Japanese naval installations and sinking several warships.
• First U.S. Offensive in Pacific Theater The U.S. Navy conducts the Marshalls-Gilberts raids, marking the first offensive action by the United States against Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
• Quisling Appointed Minister President Josef Terboven, Reichskommissar of German-occupied Norway, officially appoints Vidkun Quisling as the Minister President of the National Government, solidifying Nazi control over Norway.
• Mao's Yan'an Rectification Movement Mao Zedong delivers a pivotal speech on 'Reform in Learning, the Party and Literature', initiating the Yan'an Rectification Movement within the Chinese Communist Party, which would significantly shape the party's ideological direction.
• Quisling's Second Norwegian Government The second Norwegian government under Vidkun Quisling is formed during the German occupation of Norway, marking a significant moment of collaboration during World War II.
• Voice of America Begins Broadcasting Voice of America, the official external radio and television service of the U.S. federal government, begins broadcasting programs aimed at areas controlled by the Axis powers during World War II.
• Birth of Terry Jones Terry Jones, a renowned actor and comedian best known for his work with Monty Python, is born in Colwyn Bay, North Wales.
• Dave Sincock's Birth Dave Sincock, an Australian cricket player known for his unique Chinaman bowling technique, is born. He would later play for Australia between 1964 and 1966.

Events in 1942

February 01, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1942

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1942

February 01, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1942 can also be written as 2/1/1942 in the US and as 1/2/1942 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1942 in February 1942 calendar

Famous people born on February 01, 1942:

• Terry Jones

  Renowned British comedian, writer, and medieval historian, best known as a key member of the legendary Monty Python comedy troupe.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on February 1st

Famous people died on February 01, 1942:

• Filiberto Mateldi
• Gioacchino Mecheri

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on February 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 01, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 01, 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 February 01, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:47 pm and setting at 07:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1942

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Someone born on February 01, 1942 is:

83 years 2 months old,

or 998 months and 22 days old,

or 4342 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30397 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1942?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 01, 1942.

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