What happened on Monday November 02, 1942?

Here's what happened on November 02, 1942:

• Battle of El Alamein: British Victory over German Forces British General Bernard Montgomery decisively defeated German General Erwin Rommel in the pivotal Battle of El Alamein, a critical turning point in the North African Campaign during World War II. This battle marked a significant strategic shift, halting Axis advances and ultimately leading to their eventual expulsion from North Africa.
• Australian Troops Capture Kokoda Village and Airfield Australian forces successfully captured the strategic village of Kokoda and its accompanying airfield, a significant engagement in the New Guinea Campaign during World War II, helping to protect Australia from potential Japanese invasion.
• USAF Intercepts Luftwaffe Patrols near Oran A United States Army Air Forces (USAF) squadron, equipped with B-24 Liberator bombers, successfully intercepted multiple Luftwaffe patrol aircraft off the coast of Oran, Algeria, demonstrating growing Allied air superiority in the Mediterranean theater.
• BBC Launches French-Language Broadcasts to Canada The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) initiated French-language radio broadcasts to Canada, expanding its international communication and cultural outreach during World War II.

Events in 1942

November 02, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 02, 1942

Newspapers from Nov. 02, 1942

November 02, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 306th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 02, 1942 can also be written as 11/2/1942 in the US and as 2/11/1942 in UK and Europe.

November 02, 1942 in November 1942 calendar

Famous people born on November 02, 1942:

• Stefanie Powers

  Renowned American actress famous for her leading roles in Hollywood movies and the popular TV series 'Hart to Hart' alongside Robert Wagner.

• Larry Flynt

  Controversial American publisher and free speech activist, founder of Hustler magazine and known for his landmark First Amendment legal...

• Marcia Wallace

  American actress best known for her roles in 'The Bob Newhart Show' and as the voice of Edna Krabappel in 'The Simpsons'.

• Shere Hite

  Influential German-American sexologist, author, and educator known for her groundbreaking research on female sexuality and the publication...

• Marcel Fontaine

  French diplomat who was kidnapped by Islamic Jihad terrorists in Beirut in 1985 and held captive for three years before being released.

• Louise-Yvonne Casetta

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on November 2nd

Famous people died on November 02, 1942:

• Hakushū Kitahara

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on November 2nd

November 02, 1942: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 02, 1942 was There Are Such Things by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (Vocal Frank Sinatra & Pied Pipers), according to the music chart for the week November 2nd and November 8th.

1. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (Vocal Frank Sinatra & Pied Pipers) - There Are Such Things

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 2nd is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 02, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 02, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 02, 1942 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 02, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:49 am and setting at 03:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 24, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on November 02, 1942

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Someone born on November 02, 1942 is:

82 years 6 months old,

or 990 months and 12 days old,

or 4306 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30144 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 02, 1942?

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 02, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 02, 1942.

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