Thursday January 01, 1942: on this day

January 01, 1942 was the 1st day of the year 1942, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 01, 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 01, 1942, who was born and died on January 01, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. A Date with the Falcon, directed by Irving Reis), 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 1st, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1942?


January 01, 1942 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

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January 01, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1942:

  • 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.
  • Japanese forces enter manila in the philippines.
  • Wwii: united states and philippines troops fight the battle of bataan.

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January 01, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st 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 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 01, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1942 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:14 pm and setting at 06:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1942.

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Who was born on January 01, 1942?


Famous people born on January 01, 1942:

  • Felder Stephen

    Known for his work in computer graphics and co-founding Pixar Animation Studios.

  • Alassane Ouattara

    Ivorian politician and economist president of the ivory coast.

  • Diogenes Allen

    Renowned journalist known for investigative reporting.

  • Nechuma Rivlin

    Israeli politician and former Speaker of the Knesset.

  • Cerra Khin

    Cerra Khin was a prominent Burmese politician and democracy activist who fought against military dictatorship in Myanmar.

  • Leyli Afsar

    Renowned Turkish actress known for her versatile roles.

  • Felder Rushing

    Renowned garden writer and host of a popular radio show.

  • Abdulhadi Majali

    A Jordanian diplomat who served as the Secretary-General of the Arab League from 1990 to 2002.

  • Camp David

    Former US presidential retreat.

  • Tamalyn

    Renowned dancer known for her contributions to the world of dance.

  • Brian Kernighan

    Brian Kernighan is a Canadian computer scientist who co-authored the influential book 'The C Programming Language' and contributed to the...

  • Arlester Jackson

    Arlester Jackson was an American musician and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the funk band Funkadelic.

  • Laden Taylor

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Chung Kai-Ming

    Chung Kai-Ming is a Chinese-American physicist known for his contributions to the field of particle physics.

  • Alice Marwick

    Alice Marwick is a computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of social media and digital culture.

  • Phuoc Loc Tho

    Renowned Vietnamese poet known for his evocative and emotional verses.

  • Judeth Stein

    Judeth Stein is a renowned American philosopher known for her contributions to feminist philosophy and political theory.

  • Suren Baronian

    Jazz saxophonist and clarinetist with a unique style blending Armenian and Middle Eastern influences.

  • Azzam Al-Hafez

    Azzam Al-Hafez is a renowned Syrian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 82 years 3 months old,

or 987 months and 23 days old,

or 4294 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30064 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1942.

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

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

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

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

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January 01, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1942:

  • Nachmen Brull

    Known for his work in number theory and algebraic geometry.

  • Nikolaos Politis

    A Greek diplomat who served as the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations.

  • Graciano Sánchez

    Graciano Sánchez was a Mexican politician who served as the Governor of San Luis Potosí state.

  • Adelheid Feilchenfeldt

    Adelheid Feilchenfeldt was a Swiss businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded one of the first department stores in Switzerland.

  • Antoinette Delphine

    Antoinette Delphine was a French painter known for her portraits and landscapes.

  • Livio Casanova

    Livio Casanova was an Italian painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.

  • Feige Tenenbaum

    German rabbi and scholar who was a prominent figure in the Conservative Judaism movement.

  • Ellenora Hoyt

    Ellenora Hoyt was a prolific American playwright known for her comedic and social commentary plays.

  • Plato Leontiev

    Plato Leontiev was a Russian poet and translator who was active in the early 20th century.

  • Armour McGhee

    Armour McGhee was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

  • Stayce Aumonier

    Stayce Aumonier was a British novelist known for her psychological fiction.

  • Oakes Godfrey

    Oakes Godfrey was a U.S.

  • Rodolph Reding

    A Belgian poet and playwright who was a prominent figure in the Flemish literary movement.

  • Charnay Léon

    Léon Charnay was a French politician who served as a member of the Senate.

  • Wilbur Carr

    Wilbur Carr was an American diplomat who served as the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs.

  • Lazarus Fuchs

    Lazarus Fuchs was a renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Ilsa Helmholtz

    Renowned physicist known for her work in electromagnetism.

  • Millie Dunbar

    Pioneering chemist known for her research on synthetic dyes.

  • Asher Troitsky

    Russian mathematician who worked on the theory of functions of a real variable.

  • Mendel Kalmansohn

    Mendel Kalmansohn was a politician who played a key role in advocating for workers' rights.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Date with the Falcon

A Date with the Falcon

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Irving Reis

Starring: George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, James Gleason, Allen Jenkins

Country: United States of America

The Devil and Daniel Webster

The Devil and Daniel Webster

Release year: 1941

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Edward Arnold, Walter Huston, Jane Darwell, Simone Simon

Country: United States of America

Honky Tonk

Honky Tonk

Release year: 1941

Directed by: Jack Conway

Starring: Clark Gable, Lana Turner, Frank Morgan, Claire Trevor

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls

Release year: 1941

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Marjorie Woodworth, Tom Brown, Zasu Pitts, Slim Summerville

Sundown

Sundown

Release year: 1941

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Gene Tierney, Bruce Cabot, George Sanders, Harry Carey

January 01, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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 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 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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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.

Thursday January 1, 1942