Thursday January 01, 1942, NewYear’s Day
US date format: 1/1/1942, UK date format: 1/1/1942
It was Thursday, under the sign of Capricorn (see zodiac on January 1, 1942). The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Alassane Ouattara and Bruno Arcari.
A Date with the Falcon, directed by Irving Reis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1942
On TV people were watching Men at Work.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1942, at January 01 across the years or at January 1942 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of January 01, 1942?
Events
- US and 25 other countries sign a united declaration against the Axis
- The Declaration by the United Nations is signed by twenty-six nations.
- Rose Bowl played in North Carolina due to Japanese threat-Oregon 20, Duke 16.
- In Washington, D.C., representatives of 26 countries sign the Declaration of United Nations.
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Famous Birthday
Ivorian economist and politician...
Italian World Jr-Welterweight boxing...
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Famous Deaths
Composer, dies at 35.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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A Date with the Falcon
Directed by: Irving Reis
Starring: George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, James Gleason, Allen Jenkins
Country: United States of America
Sullivan's Travels
Directed by: Preston Sturges
Starring: Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick, William Demarest
Country: United States of America
The Devil and Daniel Webster
Directed by: William Dieterle
Starring: Edward Arnold, Walter Huston, Jane Darwell, Simone Simon
Country: United States of America
How Green Was My Valley
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O'Hara, Anna Lee, Donald Crisp
Country: United States of America
Ball of Fire
Directed by: Howard Hawks
Starring: Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Oskar Homolka, Henry Travers
Country: United States of America
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TV Series
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Men at Work
Country: United States of America
How old am I?
If January 1st, 1942 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1942?
- LIFE: Aerial gunner
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: General MacArthur -- Dec. 29, 1941
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 01, 1942?
On January 01, 1942 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is January 01, 1942?
On January 01, 1942 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on January 01, 1942?
On January 01, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1942?
On January 01, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 01, 1942?
On January 01, 1942 Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 01, 1942?
On January 01, 1942 several famous people were born including, Alassane Ouattara, Bruno Arcari, Albert Hunt.
Which famous people died on January 01, 1942?
Famous people died on January 01, 1942 include, Jaroslav Jezek.
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