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see horoscope and birth chart for December 02, 1942What happened on Wednesday December 02, 1942?
About December 2nd, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers at the University of Chicago successfully induced the first controlled nuclear chain reaction, demonstrating the theoretical possibility of an atomic bomb and marking a pivotal moment in nuclear physics.
- Day of the week: December 2nd, 1942 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
More about December 2nd, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on December 2nd, 1942.
Table of contents
- December 02, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 02, 1942?
- December 02, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- December 02, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 02, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 02, 1942?
- Back in 1942
December 02, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 02, 1942:
- First Controlled Nuclear Chain Reaction In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers at the University of Chicago successfully induced the first controlled nuclear chain reaction, demonstrating the theoretical possibility of an atomic bomb and marking a pivotal moment in nuclear physics.
- Holocaust Resistance in Warsaw During the dark period of Nazi occupation, two courageous women, Zofia Kossak and Wanda Filipowicz, risked their lives by establishing the Council for the Assistance of the Jews, a critical underground resistance organization dedicated to saving Jewish lives during the Holocaust.
- Battle of Skerki Bank In a significant naval engagement during World War II, British naval forces launched a devastating attack on an Italian troop convoy near the Skerki Banks between Sicily and Tunisia. The battle resulted in the complete destruction of four troop and cargo ships, along with the destroyer Folgore, causing over 2,000 Italian casualties.
- Mussolini's War Address After an eighteen-month absence, Benito Mussolini addressed the Chamber of Fasces and Corporations, providing an update on Italy's war situation. In a defiant tone, he proclaimed that 'The last word has not yet been spoken,' reflecting the ongoing uncertainty of World War II's outcome.
- USAAF First Raid on Italy The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) conducted their inaugural bombing raid on Italian territory, marking an escalation of the Allied strategic bombing campaign during World War II.
December 02, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 02, 1942?
December 02, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 336th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 02, 1942 can also be written as 12/2/1942 in the US and as 2/12/1942 in UK and Europe.
December 02, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
December 02, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 02, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 02, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 02, 1942 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 01:34 am and setting at 02:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1942.
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How old is someone born on December 02, 1942?
Someone born on December 02, 1942 is:
82 years 4 months old,
or 988 months and 21 days old,
or 4299 weeks
or 30093 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1942?
There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1942?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 02, 1942.
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