What happened on Saturday January 03, 1942?

About January 3rd, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: The American-British-Dutch-Australian (ABDA) Command was formed as a unified military alliance to coordinate defense efforts in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. This strategic coalition aimed to counter Japanese expansion and provide a coordinated response to Axis aggression in the region.
  • Day of the week: January 3rd, 1942 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky

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January 03, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 03, 1942:

  • ABDA Command Established in World War II The American-British-Dutch-Australian (ABDA) Command was formed as a unified military alliance to coordinate defense efforts in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. This strategic coalition aimed to counter Japanese expansion and provide a coordinated response to Axis aggression in the region.
  • Japanese Invasion of Labuan Japanese forces conducted an amphibious landing on the island of Labuan, located off the coast of Borneo. This strategic invasion was part of Japan's broader military campaign to expand its territorial control in Southeast Asia during World War II.
  • Soviet Cruiser Krasnyi Kavkaz Bombed The Soviet cruiser Krasnyi Kavkaz was targeted and bombed, likely by Axis forces during World War II. This incident highlights the intense naval warfare and maritime conflicts of the period.

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January 03, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 03, 1942?


January 03, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1942 can also be written as 1/3/1942 in the US and as 3/1/1942 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1942 in January 1942 calendar

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Who was born on January 03, 1942?


Famous people born on January 03, 1942:

  • John Thaw
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    Renowned British actor famous for his iconic role as Inspector Morse in the popular detective television series.

  • Danièle Thompson

    Prominent French film director, screenwriter, and producer known for her significant contributions to French cinema, particularly her work...

  • Vasco Graça Moura
  • László Sólyom

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January 03, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

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January 03, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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January 03, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 03, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 January 03, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:59 pm and setting at 08:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1942.

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How old is someone born on January 03, 1942?


Someone born on January 03, 1942 is:

83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 20 days old,

or 4346 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30426 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 03, 1942?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 03, 1942.

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