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see horoscope and birth chart for September 02, 1942What happened on Wednesday, September 2, 1942?
About September 2nd, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 2, 1942, German Army Group A captured the Black Sea port of Anapa, advancing further into Soviet territory.
- Day of the week: September 2nd, 1942 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: This Gun for Hire directed by Frank Tuttle
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- September 02, 1942: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 02, 1942?
- Who was born on September 02, 1942?
- September 02, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
- September 02, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 02, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 02, 1942?
- Back in 1942
September 02, 1942: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 02, 1942:
- German Army Group A captures Anapa port on Black Sea On September 2, 1942, German Army Group A captured the Black Sea port of Anapa, advancing further into Soviet territory. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Soviet 47th Army begins evacuation from Taman Peninsula On September 2, 1942, the Soviet 47th Army initiated a nightly evacuation by sea from the Taman Peninsula. source: en.wikipedia.org
- British Commandos raid Casquets lighthouse in Channel Islands On September 2, 1942, British Commandos conducted Operation Dryad, an overnight raid on the Casquets lighthouse in the Channel Islands. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 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.
September 02, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1942
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What day of the week was September 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.
Who was born on September 02, 1942?
Famous people born on September 02, 1942:
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Robert ShapiroRenowned American lawyer famous for defending high-profile clients, most notably O.J.
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Vanna MarchiItalian television personality and entrepreneur known for her cosmetics line and aggressive TV marketing campaigns.
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C. J. CherryhAcclaimed science fiction and fantasy author, multiple Hugo Award winner known for her complex world-building and innovative storytelling in...
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Antonio Lobo AntunesProminent Portuguese novelist and psychiatrist, considered one of the most important contemporary Portuguese writers.
September 02, 1942: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 02, 1942:
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James JuvenalAmerican rower (b. 1874).
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Alfredo Ascoli
September 02, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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.
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 birthSeptember 02, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Someone born on September 02, 1942 is:
83 years 11 months old,
or 1007 months and 2 days old,
or 4378 weeks and 6 days old,
or 30652 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 02, 1942?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 2nd 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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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The history attached to September 2, 1942 includes German Army Group A captures Anapa port on Black Sea, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of September 2, 1942 included This Gun for Hire, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 2, 1942 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Robert Shapiro, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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