What happened on Wednesday September 02, 1942?

Here's what happened on September 02, 1942:

• German Invasion of Stalingrad Begins German troops entered the strategically crucial city of Stalingrad, marking the start of one of the most significant and brutal battles of World War II. This moment would become a turning point in the Eastern Front, ultimately leading to a decisive Soviet victory.
• Soviet 47th Army Evacuation from Taman Peninsula The Soviet 47th Army initiated a strategic nighttime evacuation by sea from the Taman Peninsula, demonstrating complex military logistics and withdrawal tactics during World War II.
• British Commandos Raid Casquets Lighthouse British Commandos executed Operation Dryad, conducting a daring overnight raid on the Casquets lighthouse in the Channel Islands, showcasing special forces' tactical capabilities during World War II.
• German Submarine U-222 Sinking German submarine U-222 sank in the Baltic Sea near Pillau after a collision with U-626, resulting in the tragic loss of 42 crew members, with only three survivors.

Events in 1942

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

Magazines from Sep. 02, 1942

Newspapers from Sep. 02, 1942

September 02, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 245th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1942 can also be written as 9/2/1942 in the US and as 2/9/1942 in UK and Europe.

September 02, 1942 in September 1942 calendar

Famous people born on September 02, 1942:

• Robert Shapiro

  Renowned American lawyer famous for defending high-profile clients, most notably O.J.

• C. J. Cherryh

  Acclaimed science fiction and fantasy author, multiple Hugo Award winner known for her complex world-building and innovative storytelling in...

• Vanna Marchi

  Italian television personality and entrepreneur known for her cosmetics line and aggressive TV marketing campaigns.

• Antonio Lobo Antunes

  Prominent Portuguese novelist and psychiatrist, considered one of the most important contemporary Portuguese writers.

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on September 2nd

Famous people died on September 02, 1942:

• James Juvenal

  American rower (b. 1874).

• Alfredo Ascoli
• Giovanni Stassi

Famous people who died in 1942

Famous people who died on September 2nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 02, 1942 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:27 pm and setting at 02:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on September 02, 1942

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Someone born on September 02, 1942 is:

82 years 7 months old,

or 991 months and 21 days old,

or 4312 weeks

or 30184 days old,

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

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 2nd 2025.

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

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

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