What happened on Wednesday July 01, 1942?

Here's what happened on July 01, 1942:

• First Battle of El Alamein The First Battle of El Alamein begins in Egypt, where Allied forces under British General Claude Auchinleck halt German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's advance in North Africa.
• German Capture of Sebastopol German troops successfully capture Sebastopol during World War II, marking a significant victory in the Eastern Front campaign against Soviet forces.
• Montevideo Maru Sinking USS Sturgeon sinks Japanese transport Montevideo Maru, resulting in Australia's worst maritime disaster with 845 Australian POWs and 208 US & Australian civilians killed.
• Australian Income Tax Reform The Australian Federal Government centralizes income tax collection by abolishing State Income Tax, a significant fiscal policy change during World War II.
• Karen Black Birth Karen Black, versatile American actress known for her roles in iconic films like 'Easy Rider' and 'Five Easy Pieces', is born.
• US Navy Weapons Innovation Destroyer USS Coghlan receives the US Navy's first shipboard twin Bofors 40-mm gun, representing a technological advancement in naval armament during World War II.
• Geneviève Bujold Birth Geneviève Bujold, acclaimed Canadian actress known for her performances in 'Anne of the Thousand Days' and 'Coma', is born.
• Andraé Crouch Birth Andraé Crouch, renowned American gospel singer, conductor, songwriter, and actor, is born. He would later become a pivotal figure in contemporary Christian music.
• US War Production Adjustment United States temporarily discontinues production of alarm clocks to conserve metal for war efforts, though rising industrial absenteeism leads to a quick policy reversal.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Jul. 01, 1942

Newspapers from Jul. 01, 1942

July 01, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1942 can also be written as 7/1/1942 in the US and as 1/7/1942 in UK and Europe.

July 01, 1942 in July 1942 calendar

Famous people born on July 01, 1942:

• Geneviève Bujold

  Geneviève Bujold is an acclaimed Canadian actress known for her powerful performances in historical and dramatic films, including her...

• Robert Ballard

  Robert Ballard is a renowned oceanographer and marine archaeologist famous for discovering the wreckage of the RMS Titanic in 1985.

• Ezzat Ibrahim al-Duri

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on July 1st

Famous people died on July 01, 1942:

• Peadar Toner Mac Fhionnlaoich

  Irish writer (b. 1857).

• Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on July 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 01, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 01, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 10:21 pm and setting at 10:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on July 01, 1942

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Someone born on July 01, 1942 is:

82 years 10 months old,

or 994 months and 2 days old,

or 4322 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30257 days old,

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

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 1st 2025.

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

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

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